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NFL Flexes Saints–Patriots to Early CBS Kickoff as 49ers–Buccaneers Moves Into Late Window

The switch signals the league favoring higher‑draw matchups, reducing New Orleans' national exposure.

Overview

  • Week 6's Saints–Patriots game shifts from 3:25 p.m. CT/4:25 p.m. ET to Noon CT/1 p.m. ET.
  • San FranciscoTampa Bay fills the high‑profile late‑afternoon slot previously held by Saints–Patriots.
  • The Saints–Patriots broadcast remains on CBS despite the time change.
  • The report comes via NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, as carried by Saints Wire.
  • New Orleans is 0–4 with no prime‑time games in 2025, and now has nine of its next 13 kickoffs set for noon central.