Broncos-Chargers Week 16 Game Flexed to ‘Thursday Night Football’; Browns-Bengals Moved to Sunday
The NFL has announced that the Week 16 matchup between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers has been flexed to “Thursday Night Football” on December 22, replacing the originally scheduled game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns-Bengals game has been moved to Sunday, December 25, at 1:00 PM EST.
Significance of the Flex
The Broncos-Chargers matchup is a crucial one for both teams’ playoff hopes. Denver (7-7) is currently in the AFC Wild Card race, while Los Angeles (8-6) is just a game ahead of them. A victory for either team could significantly boost their chances of reaching the postseason.
The game also features some of the NFL’s most exciting young players, including Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Both signal-callers have been putting up impressive numbers this season and are expected to put on a show in prime time.
Browns-Bengals Moved to Christmas
The Browns-Bengals game has been moved to Christmas Day to make way for the Broncos-Chargers matchup. The Browns (6-8) are out of playoff contention, while the Bengals (9-4) are currently in the driver’s seat in the AFC North. The game is still important for Cincinnati, as they look to secure their first division title since 2015.
Other Key Week 16 Matchups
In addition to the Broncos-Chargers and Browns-Bengals games, Week 16 features several other key matchups with playoff implications:
- Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears: The Bills (10-3) are looking to stay atop the AFC East, while the Bears (3-10) are trying to salvage their season.
- Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers: The Chiefs (9-4) are battling for the AFC West title, while the Steelers (6-7-1) are clinging to their playoff hopes.
- Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons: The Ravens (9-4) are in the thick of the AFC playoff race, while the Falcons (5-9) are fighting for a wild-card berth.
- Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets: The Jaguars (6-8) are surprisingly in the AFC playoff hunt, while the Jets (7-6) are looking to secure their first postseason berth since 2010.
Week 16 promises to be an exciting one for NFL fans, with several key matchups and playoff implications on the line. The Broncos-Chargers “Thursday Night Football” game is a must-watch, and the Browns-Bengals game on Christmas Day is sure to be filled with plenty of intrigue.