The Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to play a primetime game in Week 16, on Dec. 21 against the Dolphins in Miami on Sunday Night Football.
But with the 4-9 Bengals’ playoff probability down to 1 percent and the Dolphins sitting at 6-7, the Bengals-Dolphins game could be flexed out of Sunday night.
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Among games with potential playoff implications currently scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 21: 11-2 Patriots at 6-7 Ravens; 7-6 Buccaneers at 7-6 Panthers; and 8-4 Chargers at 6-6-1 Cowboys.
Among games with potential playoff implications currently scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern that day: 9-4 Jaguars at 11-2 Broncos and 7-6 Steelers at 8-5 Lions.
Which games can the NFL flex?
For Sunday Night Football, the flex may be used any week during Weeks 11-17.
For Sunday Night Football in Weeks 14-17, the flexible scheduling decision will generally be made no later than six days prior to the game, according to NFL.com.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Will Bengals-Dolphins NFL Week 16 game be flexed out of Sunday night?