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NFL shifts Bears-Packers game to 1pm ET
NFL moves Bears-Packers game from 4:25pm to 1pm ET for Week 5.
In brief
NFL moves Bears-Packers game from 4:25pm to 1pm ET for Week 5. The NFL moved the Bears-Packers game from 4:25pm ET to 1pm ET on Oct 11 to prioritize the 49ers-Seahawks matchup. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Flex scheduling update
The NFL is using flex scheduling powers for the first time this season.
Bears-Packers game moved
The Bears-Packers game is now scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Oct 11 instead of 4:25 p.m. ET.
Original schedule
Fox had three games scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET in Week 5: Lions at Cardinals, 49ers at Seahawks, and Bears at Packers.
New matchup priority
The 49ers-Seahawks game is now expected to be Fox's main game in the 4:25 p.m. ET slot.
Bears' quarterback situation
The Bears will enter Week 5 with a backup quarterback after Caleb Williams is out.
Seahawks defense strength
The Seahawks defense has given up the fewest yards per game through three weeks.
The essence
The NFL moved the Bears-Packers game from 4:25pm ET to 1pm ET on Oct 11 to prioritize the 49ers-Seahawks matchup.
