The NFL has begun making changes to the schedule, and the Week 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles has been impacted.
Despite the fact that the Bengals and Eagles were initially supposed to play at 4:25 p.m. ET in Week 8, the NFL flexed them to a 1:00 slot.
This was to make room for the Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears game, which moves from 1:00 to 4:25 p.m. ET.
💪 news for Week 8:
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2024
— #Eagles vs #Bengals will now be at 1 pm, going to 70% of the country. Much greater distribution for the white out.
— #Bears vs #Commanders is now at 4:25.. and word is Jim Nantz & Tony Romo will call it for CBS. 👀
— CBS also has #Chiefs/#Raiders at 4:25.
Considering the start the Bengals have gotten off to with a 2-4 record, it makes some sense that the NFL wants to put Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels in a more isolated slot.
The Bengals have won two of their last three games with their one loss in that stretch coming in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens.
For now, the Bengals will focus on their upcoming road game against the Cleveland Browns (1-5) in Week 7, which also is at 1:00 p.m. ET.