Crucial Chicago Bears divisional matchup to be flexed

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Eric Root | Last updated Nov 20, 2025 5:11 PM ET

With the Chicago Bears having a 7-3 record and sitting on top of the NFC north, the NFL will likely take advantage of their success.

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Considering how well the Bears are doing, it looks like the NFL will want to put them in the national spotlight more.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pellisero, a very crucial December matchup for the Bears will be flexed.

The Chicago Bears’ week 14 matchup against the Green Bay Packers will be moved

Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks with quarterback Caleb Williams (18) against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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In a post on X, it has been confirmed that the huge game will be flexed. The game will now move from noon to 3:25 on Fox.

This move will give the game a more national spotlight. The late afternoon game is considered the national game of the week. That means a bigger audience will be watching.

Flex! The Week 14 Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers game will be played at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 7 on FOX, the NFL announced today. The Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills game will be played at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 20, 2025

With both the Bears and Packers being right in the middle of the NFC playoff race, it’s no surprise that the NFL and Fox would want to flex the oldest rivalry in football to a better time slot.

The Bears currently hold a one game lead ahead of the Packers in the NFC North. This game will be a very pivotal game as it’s likely the Bears could see the return of defensive stars Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon as well.

The Bears are about to begin their toughest stretch of the season. If the team can continue to pull off wins, it wouldn’t be surprising if at least one more game gets flexed to primetime as well.

NFL: Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals Nov 3, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Chicago Bears helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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