Why is our game not flexed out?

[ahmed]

I don't get it given that a Broncos match-up is a lot less appealing than the Chiefs one.

Some sort of rule that allowed Fox/CBS to protect the better games? Or the NFL not as scared of us getting blown out like they were against the Chiefs?

I really wanted a 1pm game. I am still getting used to jet lag (1 week later - am getting old) and been falling asleep at 8 or 9pm latest all week.

 

[archstanton543]

It could be that the Broncos owner didn't want the game flexed out. There's a rumor that Kraft didn't want to get embarrassed on national TV so ok'ed the Monday Night flex out.

 

[*ChungFu*]

Punishment.
Christmas Eve game is definitely not a reason to celebrate.
Denver fans could make a party of it, but it's background noise around here.

 

[Pape]

Its actually a pretty ****ty time for a game... Right smack dab in the middle of christmas eve festivities

 

[FortressX]

Most likely the league would not allow Christmas flexing.

 

[denverpatsfan]

How dare you!!

 

[Sect140]

I’m guessing because the Christmas Eve game will be the least watched prime time game this season.

 

[maust]

I’m guessing because the Christmas Eve game will be the least watched prime time game this season.

For a national broadcast my guess for that one would be last night's Bills vs Chargers tilt. Only available on the paid version of Peacock, I'd imagine the audience was somewhat limited.

 

[Guts]

I'm guessing two big markets
Denver is fighting for a playoff spot

 

[archstanton543]

I'm guessing two big markets
Denver is fighting for a playoff spot

Not many people outside of New England like the Pats. Hell, half of Connecticut are Giants fans. The Broncos have more of a national following.

 

[VrabelJr]

Our game is on the NFL Network. That's about as close as you can be to getting banished as there it is.

 

[sb1]

It’s “flexed in” lol

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Not many people outside of New England like the Pats. Hell, half of Connecticut are Giants fans. The Broncos have more of a national following.

Every national poll I see has the Pats ahead of the Broncos. Here is a poll with the Pats #1 and the Broncos #20.

Top 25 NFL franchises with most fans: The most popular football teams

32 teams make the National Football League, but some franchises get more attention than others. Here, let's take a look at the 25 most popular NFL teams based on social media following.

bolavip.com

 

[MahomestoKelce]

Every national poll I see has the Pats ahead of the Broncos. Here is a poll with the Pats #1 and the Broncos #20.

Top 25 NFL franchises with most fans: The most popular football teams

32 teams make the National Football League, but some franchises get more attention than others. Here, let's take a look at the 25 most popular NFL teams based on social media following.

bolavip.com

That Cards fan with the blue jeans...

 

[reflexblue]

I don't get it given that a Broncos match-up is a lot less appealing than the Chiefs one.

Some sort of rule that allowed Fox/CBS to protect the better games? Or the NFL not as scared of us getting blown out like they were against the Chiefs?

I really wanted a 1pm game. I am still getting used to jet lag (1 week later - am getting old) and been falling asleep at 8 or 9pm latest all week.

Maybe because the patriots suck

 

[XLIX]

I know it is Sunday Night, but this is not "Sunday Night Football". It wasn't eligible for flexing.

 

[ahmed]

I know it is Sunday Night, but this is not "Sunday Night Football". It wasn't eligible for flexing.

Ah ok. Finally someone answered lol. Thx!

 

[TheRainMaker]

 

[tasmlab]

Terrible time for a game. The first one I’m going to skip since pats/chargers 2001. ( I’ll watch it Tuesday maybe)

 

[TinhWoodhead]

Not many people outside of New England like the Pats. Hell, half of Connecticut are Giants fans. The Broncos have more of a national following.

that could be another reason - they want to see us lose