NFL Flexes Bengals-Chargers Into Week 11 Sunday Night Slot
The New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts matchup has been moved to an afternoon slot due to poor team performances.
- The NFL has replaced the Jets-Colts game with Bengals-Chargers for the Week 11 Sunday Night Football slot.
- The New York Jets, initially expected to be strong contenders, have struggled to a 3-6 record, impacting their primetime appeal.
- The Indianapolis Colts, also underperforming at 4-5, recently made a quarterback change, benching Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco.
- The Bengals, led by Joe Burrow, and Chargers, led by Justin Herbert, offer a more competitive and exciting matchup at this point in the season.
- This scheduling change reflects the NFL's strategy to feature more compelling games in primetime slots based on current team performances.