NFL Announces New Start Times in Week 11 Flex Schedule Changes

The NFL announced on Monday that it would be shifting the kickoff times for two Week 11 games. The New York Giants will face the Jacksonville Jaguars at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 22, instead of their originally scheduled Sunday night slot. The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers will continue with their usual 1 p.m. ET matchup.

CBS will broadcast all three games. The Jaguars, currently first-place with a 6-2 record, have been demanding attention as potential Super Bowl contenders. They boast the best point differential in the league (+108) after a 33-10 road win over the Baltimore Ravens. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has had a breakout season, attaining a career-high quarterback rating of 111.7.

The Jaguars have bolstered their defense by acquiring defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III. Meanwhile, the Giants, at 5-2-1, are making their presence known with back-to-back road victories. They have now surpassed last season's total of wins under new head coach John Harbaugh. The G-Men are set to open Week 11 at the top of the NFC East, regardless of the outcome against the Washington Commanders this Thursday night.

The Jaguars will pose a significant challenge for Harbaugh's team as they aim to make a playoff run. The Steelers and Eagles, on the other hand, do not seem as compelling a matchup anymore. The Eagles will enter the game with seven consecutive losses, potentially following more trades ahead of Tuesday's deadline. The Steelers, with a 6-2 record, should be the favorites if they perform well against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday night.

They are unlikely to take the Week 11 flex start personally, as they have three consecutive island games to follow. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy expressed no dissatisfaction with the earlier start time, stating that noon and 1 p.m. games are ideal for getting up early and playing.