Which NFL Week 5 games can still be flexed?

None. No Week 5 game can move under the NFL's published rules now.

When will the NFL decide Week 5 flex changes?

The latest decision dates under NFL rules: Sunday night, Sept. 29 (passed).

Has the NFL flexed a Week 5 game in 2026?

No. The NFL has announced no flex for Week 5 in 2026.

NFL Week 5 Flex Options: Which Games Can Still Move?

No Week 5 (Oct. 8 to 12) game can move now: the latest decision date for the Sunday night window was Sept. 29.

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 5 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
Buccaneers at CowboysThu, Oct. 8, 8:15 PM ET	Can't move	—	—	Not in window
Bears at PackersSun, Oct. 11, 1:00 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Kickoff moved: Sun, Oct. 11, 1:00 PM ET, announced Sept. 29. Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Eagles at JaguarsSun, Oct. 11, 9:30 AM ET	Can't move	Not in window	Not in window	Not in window
Bengals at DolphinsSun, Oct. 11, 1:00 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Browns at JetsSun, Oct. 11, 1:00 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Texans at TitansSun, Oct. 11, 1:00 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Colts at SteelersSun, Oct. 11, 1:00 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Raiders at PatriotsSun, Oct. 11, 1:00 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Vikings at SaintsSun, Oct. 11, 1:00 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Giants at CommandersSun, Oct. 11, 1:00 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Broncos at ChargersSun, Oct. 11, 4:05 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Lions at CardinalsSun, Oct. 11, 4:25 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
49ers at SeahawksSun, Oct. 11, 4:25 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	Not in window	Not in window
Like every Sunday afternoon game, its kickoff can move between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET.
Ravens at FalconsSun, Oct. 11, 8:20 PM ET	Can't move	Deadline passedSept. 29 · passed	—	—
Bills at RamsMon, Oct. 12, 8:15 PM ET	Can't move	—	Not in window	—

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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 5 Flex Options 2026: 3 Questions

Which NFL Week 5 games can still be flexed?: None. No Week 5 game can move under the NFL's published rules now.
When will the NFL decide Week 5 flex changes?: The latest decision dates under NFL rules: Sunday night, Sept. 29 (passed).
Has the NFL flexed a Week 5 game in 2026?: No. The NFL has announced no flex for Week 5 in 2026.

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Updated: October 1, 2026