Which NFL Week 17 games can still be flexed?

12 games: Ravens at Bengals, Bills at Dolphins, Colts at Browns, Vikings at Jets, Saints at Falcons, Giants at Cowboys, Steelers at Titans, Seahawks at Panthers, Raiders at Cardinals, Lions at Bears, Eagles at 49ers and Texans at Packers.

When will the NFL decide Week 17 flex changes?

The latest decision dates under NFL rules: Thursday night, Dec. 10 (69 days), Monday night, Dec. 23 (82 days) and Sunday night, Dec. 28 (87 days).

Has the NFL flexed a Week 17 game in 2026?

No. The NFL has announced no flex for Week 17 in 2026.

NFL Week 17 Flex Options: Which Games Can Still Move?

Week 17 (Dec. 31 to Jan. 4) has three open windows. Latest decision dates: Thursday night Dec. 10, Monday night Dec. 23, Sunday night Dec. 28. 12 of its 16 remaining games can still move. Three are likely blocked by a reported league practice. Four Week 17 games have no date yet; the NFL sets them after Week 15.

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 17 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
Ravens at BengalsThu, Dec. 31, 8:15 PM ET	Can still move	—	—	Could move to Sunday afternoonDec. 10 · 69 days
Bills at DolphinsSun, Jan. 3, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 28 · 87 days	OpenDec. 23 · 82 days	OpenDec. 10 · 69 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Colts at BrownsSun, Jan. 3, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 28 · 87 days	OpenDec. 23 · 82 days	OpenDec. 10 · 69 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Vikings at JetsSun, Jan. 3, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 28 · 87 days	OpenDec. 23 · 82 days	OpenDec. 10 · 69 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Saints at FalconsSun, Jan. 3, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 28 · 87 days	OpenDec. 23 · 82 days	OpenDec. 10 · 69 days
Likely blocked: the other Saints–Falcons game is in primetime. 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.
Giants at CowboysSun, Jan. 3, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 28 · 87 days	OpenDec. 23 · 82 days	OpenDec. 10 · 69 days
Likely blocked: the other Giants–Cowboys game was in primetime. 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.
Steelers at TitansSun, Jan. 3, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 28 · 87 days	OpenDec. 23 · 82 days	OpenDec. 10 · 69 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Seahawks at PanthersSun, Jan. 3, 1:00 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 28 · 87 days	OpenDec. 23 · 82 days	OpenDec. 10 · 69 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Raiders at CardinalsSun, Jan. 3, 4:05 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 28 · 87 days	OpenDec. 23 · 82 days	OpenDec. 10 · 69 days
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Lions at BearsSun, Jan. 3, 4:25 PM ET	Can still move	OpenDec. 28 · 87 days	OpenDec. 23 · 82 days	OpenDec. 10 · 69 days
Likely blocked: the other Lions–Bears game is on Thanksgiving. 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.
Eagles at 49ersSun, Jan. 3, 8:20 PM ET	Can still move	Could move to Sunday afternoonDec. 28 · 87 days	—	—
Texans at PackersMon, Jan. 4, 8:15 PM ET	Can still move	—	Could move to Sunday afternoonDec. 23 · 82 days	—
Broncos at PatriotsDate not set	Date not set	—	—	—
Set by: after Week 15. Two of the four play Saturday (4:30 and 8:00 PM ET). The others can go to Thursday night, Sunday afternoon (1:00 or 4:25 PM ET), Sunday night or Monday night.
Chiefs at ChargersDate not set	Date not set	—	—	—
Set by: after Week 15. Two of the four play Saturday (4:30 and 8:00 PM ET). The others can go to Thursday night, Sunday afternoon (1:00 or 4:25 PM ET), Sunday night or Monday night.
Rams at BuccaneersDate not set	Date not set	—	—	—
Set by: after Week 15. Two of the four play Saturday (4:30 and 8:00 PM ET). The others can go to Thursday night, Sunday afternoon (1:00 or 4:25 PM ET), Sunday night or Monday night.
Commanders at JaguarsDate not set	Date not set	—	—	—
Set by: after Week 15. Two of the four play Saturday (4:30 and 8:00 PM ET). The others can go to Thursday night, Sunday afternoon (1:00 or 4:25 PM ET), Sunday night or Monday night.

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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 17 Flex Options 2026: 3 Questions

Which NFL Week 17 games can still be flexed?: 12 games: Ravens at Bengals, Bills at Dolphins, Colts at Browns, Vikings at Jets, Saints at Falcons, Giants at Cowboys, Steelers at Titans, Seahawks at Panthers, Raiders at Cardinals, Lions at Bears, Eagles at 49ers and Texans at Packers.
When will the NFL decide Week 17 flex changes?: The latest decision dates under NFL rules: Thursday night, Dec. 10 (69 days), Monday night, Dec. 23 (82 days) and Sunday night, Dec. 28 (87 days).
Has the NFL flexed a Week 17 game in 2026?: No. The NFL has announced no flex for Week 17 in 2026.

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Updated: October 1, 2026