Dec 4 game may become prime time

[King Friday]

With the NFL opting out of the New England-Indianapolis game, I suspect that the Packers-Giants matchup will be the one they are most likely to move into the 8pm slot.

There are several intriguing matchups that week, including Detroit-New Orleans that the NFL can choose from. Still when you factor in the fan base of Green Bay and the TV market of New York, the Packer-Giant contest is likely to draw the largest TV rating.

[Teamcheez1]

Fox has protected this game, it can't be moved.

[pbmax]

Fox protected that game against the flex.

"You're exactly right, Joe ..."

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/08/nfl-moves-colts-patriots-out-of-prime-time/

[gbgary]

Fox has protected this game, it can't be moved.

good! Packer football should only be played at noon on sundays whenever possible.

[King Friday]

I guess Fox does get something for the multiple billions they shell out then. Guess we'll be watching Lions-Saints then...could be a wildcard spot on the line in that one.

[mraynrand]

From the comments section:


nineroutsider says:
Nov 8, 2011 2:38 PM
This is great news; the Colts are hazardous to my viewing health and should only be watched by die hard fans who love pain.

[ThunderDan]

I was thinking if Tampa had kept winning they would flex the GB vs TB game on the 20th. 10-0 Pack verses the 7-3 Bucs.

[Patler]

good! Packer football should only be played at noon on sundays whenever possible.

Unfortunately, its scheduled for 4:15 EST time anyway! It still won't be at noon!

[gbgary]

Unfortunately, its scheduled for 4:15 EST time anyway! It still won't be at noon!

lol...what the hell was i looking at...the tampa game i guess. my statement still stands though!

[Smidgeon]

How many prime time games does the Pack have? Isn't there a limit to that?

[Gunakor]

How many prime time games does the Pack have? Isn't there a limit to that?


Not as many as they're gonna have next year if they don't lose a game or two.