The Philadelphia Eagles are entering unfamiliar territory for fans.
After seven straight losses after starting the 2026 season 2-0, Philadelphia is in last place in the NFC East and has a 1-3 record against division rivals.
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During Philadelphia’s recent streak of playoff-caliber seasons, the Eagles became one of the NFL’s marquee teams and the NFL schedule makers rewarded them. However, with the Birds at 2-7, fans should prepare for Philadelphia to get flexed.
NFL flex scheduling
The NFL schedule was released in May, long before quarterback Jalen Hurts was lost for the season with clots in both lungs; right tackle Lane Johnson retired; center Cam Jurgens was traded; and wide receiver DeVonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley were injured.
In order to avoid unattractive matchups late in the season, the NFL can hit its panic button known as flex scheduling.
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Flex scheduling provides the NFL a chance to move certain matchups around, particularly in the last several weeks of the season.
NFL flex scheduling rules
There are rules for flex scheduling.
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Flex scheduling for “Sunday Night Football” can be used twice between Weeks 5-10 and as needed in Weeks 11-17.
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“Monday Night Football” games are eligible for flex scheduling from Weeks 12-17 without limitation.
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“Thursday Night Football” games can be flexed up to twice between Weeks 13-17.
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Sunday afternoon games that air on CBS or FOX may be moved between the 1 p.m. ET, 4:05 p.m. ET and 4:25 p.m. ET time slots.
The NFL must give at least 12 days’ notice to flex any Week 5-13 Sunday night game or Monday night game from Weeks 12-17. Flexing a Sunday night game in Weeks 14-17 requires only six days’ notice.
For “Thursday Night Football” Weeks 14-16, flex scheduling should be announced 21 days prior to the game.
Eagles potential flex scheduled games
While the luster has worn off the Eagles’ season, after their Week 10 bye there isn’t much the NFL can do with the Eagles’ games.
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Here’s a look at the remaining schedule:
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Week 11 vs. Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m. on Nov. 22 at Lincoln Financial Field: The game time could be shifted from the 4:25 p.m. marquee time slot to 1 p.m. or 4:05 p.m.
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Week 12 at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 26 in Arlington, Texas: The Thanksgiving game cannot be flexed. The NFL will have to eat this turkey.
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Week 13 at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. on Dec. 6 in Glendale, Arizona: This game should remain at 4:05 p.m. It’s not in a marquee slot and is late because the game is in Arizona.
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Week 14 vs. Indianapolis, 1 p.m. on Dec. 13 in Philadelphia: The game should remain at 1 p.m.
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Week 15 vs. Seattle, 5 p.m. on Dec. 19 in Philadelphia: This is a Saturday game and cannot be flexed.
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Week 16 vs. Houston, 8:15 p.m. on Dec. 24 in Philadelphia: This is a Thursday night Christmas Eve game. It could be flexed. It would need to be announced by Dec. 3.
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Week 17 at San Francisco, 8:20 p.m. on Jan. 3 in Santa Clara, California: If the Eagles continue to struggle, this game could be flexed. It would need to be announced by Dec. 28.
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Week 18 at New York Giants: The time and date of Week 18 games have not been announced to make sure the best games receive marquee placement.
Chris Bumbaca contributed to this story
Greg Giesen is a trending writer for Delaware Online/The News Journal. If you have a story idea, reach out to him at fgiesen@delawareonline.com.
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