There will be a slight change to your Denver Broncos viewing schedule on December 3rd. The game against the Dolphins has been moved from CBS to FOX.
Cross-flexing is something that started in the NFL not too long ago. As the season goes on, there could be some enticing matchups. The NFL would like to see those games viewed by more fans.
That will be the case for the Denver Broncos Week 13 game against the Miami Dolphins. Originally, both the Broncos and Dolphins were to play on CBS. The NFL changed it up and now the game will air on FOX. The game will still air at 11 AM MST.
This was due to the Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints game moving to the late afternoon prime time slot of 4:25 PM EST. In order to be fair to both networks, that was the reason behind the switch.
If you would like to learn more about cross-flexing, you can read this piece by Sam Farmer here.
For your viewing planning. #Broncos at Miami Dolphins game at 1:00 PM ET will be cross-flexed to FOX. Carry on #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) November 14, 2017
With the Panthers and Saints becoming a more interesting game, (both teams are currently separated by half a game in the NFC South) the NFL figured it would benefit all to give that game some national attention.
Due to the game moving time slots, CBS gave FOX the Denver Broncos road contest against the Miami Dolphins. This does not impact the game between Denver and Miami all that much.
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The Broncos have rarely played any games on the FOX network. Denver has only played on FOX once the past three seasons. It appeared that a fourth season was on its way. The cross-flex changes those plans.
So, on December 3rd, do not forget to head over to FOX to catch the Denver Broncos take on the Miami Dolphins.