Overview
- The Oct. 12 49ers–Buccaneers matchup shifts to 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT) after originally holding an early window.
- Patriots–Saints moves to 1 p.m. ET at Caesars Superdome, with both afternoon games remaining on CBS.
- The NFL announced the changes Sept. 29 after NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport highlighted the flex.
- Team records at the announcement: 49ers 3-1, Buccaneers 3-1, Patriots 2-2, Saints 0-4.
- The move increases noon CT kickoffs for New Orleans, and Week 6 is the first game George Kittle could be eligible to return from injured reserve.