Which NFL Week 15 games can still be flexed?

14 games: 49ers at Chargers, Falcons at Commanders, Ravens at Steelers, Bengals at Panthers, Browns at Giants, Colts at Titans, Jaguars at Texans, Dolphins at Packers, Saints at Buccaneers, Jets at Cardinals, Cowboys at Rams, Broncos at Raiders, Lions at Vikings and Patriots at Chiefs.

When will the NFL decide Week 15 flex changes?

The latest decision dates under NFL rules: Thursday night, Nov. 26 (55 days), Monday night, Dec. 9 (68 days) and Sunday night, Dec. 14 (73 days).

Has the NFL flexed a Week 15 game in 2026?

No. The NFL has announced no flex for Week 15 in 2026.

NFL Week 15 Flex Options: Which Games Can Still Move?

Week 15 (Dec. 17 to 21) has three open windows. Latest decision dates: Thursday night Nov. 26, Monday night Dec. 9, Sunday night Dec. 14. 14 of its 16 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 15 Flex Status: 16 Games and Latest Decision Dates

Gamekickoff Eastern	Answerunder NFL rules	Sunday nightlatest decision date	Monday nightlatest decision date	Thursday nightlatest decision date
49ers at ChargersThu, Dec. 17, 8:15 PM ET	Can still move	—	—	Could move to Sunday afternoonNov. 26 · 55 days
Seahawks at EaglesSat, Dec. 19, 5:00 PM ET	Can't move	Not in window	Not in window	Not in window
Bears at BillsSat, Dec. 19, 8:20 PM ET	Can't move	Not in window	Not in window	Not in window
Falcons at CommandersSun, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Ravens at SteelersSun, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Bengals at PanthersSun, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Browns at GiantsSun, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Colts at TitansSun, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Jaguars at TexansSun, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Likely blocked: the other Jaguars–Texans game is in London. The NFL usually keeps one of the two on Sunday afternoon. Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Dolphins at PackersSun, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Saints at BuccaneersSun, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Jets at CardinalsSun, Dec. 20, 4:05 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Cowboys at RamsSun, Dec. 20, 4:25 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Broncos at RaidersSun, Dec. 20, 4:25 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 14 · 73 days	OpenDec. 9 · 68 days	OpenNov. 26 · 55 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Lions at VikingsSun, Dec. 20, 8:20 PM ET	Can still move	Could move to Sunday afternoonDec. 14 · 73 days	—	—
Patriots at ChiefsMon, Dec. 21, 8:15 PM ET	Can still move	—	Could move to Sunday afternoonDec. 9 · 68 days	—

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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 15 Flex Options 2026: 3 Questions

Which NFL Week 15 games can still be flexed?: 14 games: 49ers at Chargers, Falcons at Commanders, Ravens at Steelers, Bengals at Panthers, Browns at Giants, Colts at Titans, Jaguars at Texans, Dolphins at Packers, Saints at Buccaneers, Jets at Cardinals, Cowboys at Rams, Broncos at Raiders, Lions at Vikings and Patriots at Chiefs.
When will the NFL decide Week 15 flex changes?: The latest decision dates under NFL rules: Thursday night, Nov. 26 (55 days), Monday night, Dec. 9 (68 days) and Sunday night, Dec. 14 (73 days).
Has the NFL flexed a Week 15 game in 2026?: No. The NFL has announced no flex for Week 15 in 2026.

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Updated: October 1, 2026