The problem facing the league is that the only option to replace Giants-Packers is Jets-Texans because both are slated to play at MetLife Stadium that week.
“I’m not sure we’d do it,” NFL vice president of broadcasting Mike North said on the SI Media Podcast. “But the Texans have played their way into national television. We’re looking for an opportunity.”
The NFL has until Wednesday, November 29 to make a decision on flexing the game.
That would be great. We’ve had more than enough PT games already this year. And we usually don’t do well on them.