NFL moves Jaguars-Giants game in Week 11 to a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff
The NFL has flexed the New York Giants' Week 11 home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff on Sunday, Nov. 22 at MetLife Stadium, moving it from its original 1 p.m. slot.
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The New York Giants' Week 11 home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars has been moved to 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS on Sunday, Nov. 22, the NFL announced on Monday, Nov. 9, according to Giants.com. The game was previously set to kick off at 1 p.m. at MetLife Stadium. The Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles game, originally scheduled for 4:25 p.m., will now take over the 1 p.m. slot at Lincoln Financial Field, Steelers.com reported. NBC Sports confirmed both games will still be broadcast by CBS and that the Jaguars-Giants contest is now set to be the network's national game during that window. NBC Sports also reported that a Raiders-Broncos game in Denver will start at 4:25 p.m. ET and the Jets-Chargers game in Los Angeles will be the lone 4:05 p.m. ET start that weekend. The flex was announced a day after the Giants improved to 5-2-1 with a 19-11 victory over the Eagles in Philadelphia, maintaining their lead in the NFC East, according to Giants.com. The Giants have a chance to add to their lead again on Thursday night at home against the Washington Commanders, whom they tied in the first leg of the season series in Week 5. The Jaguars sit atop the AFC South and improved to 6-2 this past Thursday night with a 33-10 win at Baltimore. Next up for them is a trip to Tennessee in Week 10. The Giants are 4-4 all-time against the Jaguars, winning their most recent matchup on the road in Week 7 of 2022. Steelers.com explained that flexible scheduling was implemented by the NFL in 2006 to promote quality matchups on Sunday nights and give surprise teams a chance to play their way onto primetime. For the 2026 season, flexible scheduling includes Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, and Thursday Night Football. Sunday afternoon games may be moved between 1:00 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. or 4:25 p.m. ET. Fans and ticket holders must be aware that NFL games in the Flex Scheduling Windows are subject to change generally at least 12 days in advance and should plan accordingly.
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Quick answers
What time is the Giants vs. Jaguars Week 11 game?
The game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 22 at MetLife Stadium, according to Giants.com.
What time is the Steelers vs. Eagles Week 11 game after the flex?
The Steelers-Eagles game moves to a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Lincoln Financial Field, according to Steelers.com.
Why did the NFL flex these Week 11 games?
NBC Sports reported it is a sensible change as both the Giants and Jaguars are leading their divisions while the Eagles carry a seven-game losing streak into their matchup with the Steelers.
What is flexible scheduling in the NFL?
Steelers.com said the NFL implemented flexible scheduling in 2006 to promote quality matchups on Sunday nights and give surprise teams a chance to play their way onto primetime.
Coverage (11)
- NFL flexes Eagles out of national TV broadcast Inquirer.com · 2h ago
- Steelers vs. Eagles moves to a 1 PM kickoff Philadelphia Eagles · 2h ago
- Week 11 Jaguars-Giants game flexed to later starting time News4JAX · 2h ago
- Steelers vs. Eagles Time Change: NFL Moves Week 11 Game to Early-Afternoon Window Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Steelers vs. Eagles game moved to 1 pm WTAE · 2h ago
- Jaguars vs. Giants Week 11 contest gets scheduling change Big Blue View · 2h ago
- Eagles schedule change: Steelers start time moved up Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Week 11 Flex Scheduling: Giants vs. Jaguars moves to 4:25 p.m. ET on Nov. 22 Giants.com · 2h ago
- Steelers-Eagles game flexed Steelers.com · 2h ago
- NFL Week 11 schedule flex: Giants-Jaguars moves to 4:25, Steelers-Eagles shifts to 1 p.m. CBS Sports · 2h ago
- NFL moves Jaguars-Giants game in Week 11 to a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff NBC Sports · 2h ago
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