NFL Week 14 Flex Options: Which Games Can Still Move?
Week 14 (Dec. 10 to 14) has three open windows. Latest decision dates: Thursday night Nov. 19, Monday night Dec. 2, Sunday night Dec. 7. All 15 of its remaining games can still move. One is likely blocked by a reported league practice.
Open means the published rules allow a move. CBS and Fox can each protect one game a week. The NFL does not publish their choices.
NFL Week 14 Flex Status: 15 Games and Latest Decision Dates
| Gamekickoff Eastern | Answerunder NFL rules | Sunday nightlatest decision date | Monday nightlatest decision date | Thursday nightlatest decision date |
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| Vikings at PatriotsThu, Dec. 10, 8:15 PM ET | Can still move | — | — | Could move to Sunday afternoonNov. 19 · 48 days |
| Falcons at BrownsSun, Dec. 13, 1:00 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Bears at DolphinsSun, Dec. 13, 1:00 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Broncos at JetsSun, Dec. 13, 1:00 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Texans at CommandersSun, Dec. 13, 1:00 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Colts at EaglesSun, Dec. 13, 1:00 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Saints at PanthersSun, Dec. 13, 1:00 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Buccaneers at RavensSun, Dec. 13, 1:00 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Titans at LionsSun, Dec. 13, 1:00 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Chargers at RaidersSun, Dec. 13, 4:05 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Chiefs at BengalsSun, Dec. 13, 4:25 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Rams at 49ersSun, Dec. 13, 4:25 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Giants at SeahawksSun, Dec. 13, 4:25 PM ET | Can still move | OpenDec. 7 · 66 days | OpenDec. 2 · 61 days | OpenNov. 19 · 48 days |
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| Bills at PackersSun, Dec. 13, 8:20 PM ET | Can still move | Could move to Sunday afternoonDec. 7 · 66 days | — | — |
| Steelers at JaguarsMon, Dec. 14, 8:15 PM ET | Can still move | — | Could move to Sunday afternoonDec. 2 · 61 days | — |
NFL Flex Rules 2026: Published Rules and Reported Limits
Published by the league, and the only rules that decide an answer or a window:
- NFL, "2026 Flexible Scheduling Procedures and Scheduling for Week 18".
- NFL.com, 2026 Week 16 schedule: the four Week 16 games set after Week 14.
- NFL.com, 2026 Week 17 schedule: the four Week 17 games set after Week 15.
- NFL.com, 2026 Week 18 schedule: all Week 18 games, set after Week 17.
Reported, not published. These only add a “Likely blocked” warning to a game that can still move, and are skipped in Week 18:
- Primetime limit per team (reported, not published). No team plays more than 8 primetime games: 7 scheduled and one flexed in. Source: Pro Football Talk (Mike Florio), "Rams could potentially end up with nine prime-time games", May 15, 2026, citing the NFL.
- Division rivals (reported, not published). The NFL usually keeps one of the two games between division rivals on Sunday afternoon. Sources: NBC Sports (Michael David Smith), Dec 1, 2025; MorganWick.com, NFL Flexible Scheduling Primer.
- International games (reported, not published). A game played outside the United States is marked likely blocked. No published source: the NFL's procedures page does not mention games played abroad.
NFL Week 14 Flex Options 2026: 3 Questions
- Which NFL Week 14 games can still be flexed?
- 15 games: Vikings at Patriots, Falcons at Browns, Bears at Dolphins, Broncos at Jets, Texans at Commanders, Colts at Eagles, Saints at Panthers, Buccaneers at Ravens, Titans at Lions, Chargers at Raiders, Chiefs at Bengals, Rams at 49ers, Giants at Seahawks, Bills at Packers and Steelers at Jaguars.
- When will the NFL decide Week 14 flex changes?
- The latest decision dates under NFL rules: Thursday night, Nov. 19 (48 days), Monday night, Dec. 2 (61 days) and Sunday night, Dec. 7 (66 days).
- Has the NFL flexed a Week 14 game in 2026?
- No. The NFL has announced no flex for Week 14 in 2026.
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Updated: October 1, 2026