The NFL has made a decision that will impact the viewing habits of fans nationwide, and it's not in favor of Eagles and Commanders matchup. As part of its flexing strategy, the league has opted to move the highly anticipated Week 16 clash between the Bears and Packers from prime time on Saturday, December 20th into the 8:20 p.m. slot.
This decision comes at a pivotal moment for both teams, with the NFC North title and seeding up for grabs. The Bears, who boast an impressive 9-3 record after beating the Eagles on Black Friday, will face off against their arch-rivals, the Packers, who remain in contention for the top seed with an 8-3-1 record.
On the other hand, the Eagles, currently sitting at 8-4 and losers of two consecutive games, are fighting to secure a spot in the NFC East title picture. However, their chances are slim, while the Commanders' prospects are far from favorable, having lost seven straight games.
Interestingly, this matchup will be overshadowed by other college football playoff games scheduled for the same day, including three first-round contests kicking off at noon, 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. The NFL's decision to prioritize its own prime time slot raises questions about the league's priorities in promoting its most enticing matchups.
The Bears-Packers showdown will undoubtedly be a thrilling contest, but it seems that Eagles-Commanders fans will have to wait until Sunday night to witness their teams go head-to-head. Will this move impact the league's ratings, or will it ultimately prove to be a strategic decision?
This decision comes at a pivotal moment for both teams, with the NFC North title and seeding up for grabs. The Bears, who boast an impressive 9-3 record after beating the Eagles on Black Friday, will face off against their arch-rivals, the Packers, who remain in contention for the top seed with an 8-3-1 record.
On the other hand, the Eagles, currently sitting at 8-4 and losers of two consecutive games, are fighting to secure a spot in the NFC East title picture. However, their chances are slim, while the Commanders' prospects are far from favorable, having lost seven straight games.
Interestingly, this matchup will be overshadowed by other college football playoff games scheduled for the same day, including three first-round contests kicking off at noon, 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. The NFL's decision to prioritize its own prime time slot raises questions about the league's priorities in promoting its most enticing matchups.
The Bears-Packers showdown will undoubtedly be a thrilling contest, but it seems that Eagles-Commanders fans will have to wait until Sunday night to witness their teams go head-to-head. Will this move impact the league's ratings, or will it ultimately prove to be a strategic decision?
... this is gonna be so disappointing for Eagles and Commanders fans! 
They've been waiting for what feels like forever for these two teams to face off, and now it's being pushed back to Sunday night 
. I know the NFL wants to make some noise with their prime time slot, but can't they just make an exception this one time? 
. Can't the NFL just let the fan choose when and how they watch the game?! I mean, who needs prime time anyway? It's all about those pesky ratings and making bank off commercials, right? 
The Bears-Packers matchup is gonna be lit, but what about Eagles-Commanders fans? Are they just gonna get left in the dust? I swear, this decision is all about the benjamins, not about putting on a good show for the fans. And by the way, did you know that the Packers have actually been playing some great football lately? 
. will this actually boost ratings or just make fans feel like they're missing out? it's a bold move, but not sure if it'll pay off in the end 
It's like the NFL is taking away their Saturday evening excitement just when they need it most. The Bears-Packers game is still gonna be awesome tho 
I mean, those two teams have some serious history going on. But yeah, I can understand why the league might want to prioritize prime time, especially with all those college football playoff games scheduled for the same day 
. I mean, can't they just stick to a decent prime time schedule instead of trying to cram everything into those Sunday night slots? 
️, but it's not fair to the fans who wanna see their teams battle it out in prime time. Maybe it's just a scheduling thingy 
I mean, don't get me wrong, the Packers-Bears game will be epic and all, but come on, NFL! Can't you just make an exception for us poor Commanders and Eagles fans? 
? It feels like the NFL is just trying to shove everything to the sides to make room for its own prime time slot 