NFL Week 14 Schedule Shift: Packers-Bears Gets Prime Time, Bengals-Bills Moved to Early Slot

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In a last-minute schedule adjustment, the NFL has moved the highly anticipated Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers game to the 4:25 p.m. ET slot, while the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills contest has been shifted to the 1 p.m. ET time slot. The change is part of the league's flexible scheduling guidelines, which allow for adjustments up to six days before kickoff to maximize competitive and broadcast appeal. The Bears-Packers matchup carries significant playoff implications and viewer interest, prompting the NFL to give it the prime-time slot. Meanwhile, the Bengals-Bills game has been moved to the early time slot, likely due to Cincinnati's 3-7 record and limited playoff relevance compared to Buffalo's 7-3 record. However, there is optimism in Cincinnati that quarterback Joe Burrow may be active for the game, which could make the matchup more appealing. The Bears-Packers rivalry is one of the NFL's most storied, and its elevation to a national window could draw in a wider TV audience. On the other hand, the Bengals-Bills move may disappoint some viewers who were hoping to catch a marquee showdown between Joe Burrow and Josh Allen in prime time. The updated schedule reflects the NFL's flexibility in scheduling, which allows for adjustments to be made as late as six days before kickoff. The changes are effective for the Week 14 game scheduled for Sunday, December 7.