We are now in the midst of the NFL season, and it’s becoming clearer which teams are doing well and which ones are struggling. This also means it’s time to start thinking about potential flex schedule games. Let’s take a look at which Vikings games could be moved to better time slots.
In Week 9, the Vikings are set to play the Colts. While this may not be the most exciting matchup, it’s unlikely to be flexed. The game between Kirk Cousins’ Falcons and Mike Zimmer’s Cowboys seems to be a more likely candidate for a flexed game in Week 9.
Moving on to Week 10, the Vikings play the one-win Titans. With other more exciting matchups scheduled for Sunday Night Football, it’s unlikely that the Vikings game will be flexed.
In Week 12, the Vikings will face the Bears at Soldier Field. While the matchup against Caleb Williams and the Bears could be interesting, it’s unlikely to be moved from the noon block.
Looking ahead to Week 13, the Vikings host the Cardinals. This game could potentially be moved to a better time slot, as there are slim pickings for ESPN in terms of exciting matchups.
In Week 16, the Vikings will play the Seahawks in a late-afternoon slot. With the Dolphins struggling and the Vikings facing the Seahawks, this game could be a candidate for a premiere late-afternoon slot.
Finally, in Week 17, the Vikings will host the Packers. This game may have the best chance of being flexed, as the scheduled Sunday Night Football game appears to be a less exciting matchup.
Overall, while there are some possibilities for the Vikings games to be flexed into better time slots, it’s important to consider the other matchups and the overall excitement of the games when predicting potential flexes.