Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs vs. Justin Herbert, Chargers Flexed into Week 11 SNF Slot

Pittsburgh and Cincinnati will no longer be in prime time later this month and will be replaced by the Los Angeles and Kansas City teams.

The game between the Chiefs and Bolts will be moved to Sunday Night Football in order to make room for the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati game. There is a window

Fox and CBS have the ability to protect certain games, but the NFL has the right to flex games into prime time. There are two games that can be flexed between Week 10 and Week 11. In Week 18 there are no Sunday night games.

Pittsburgh's moribund offense may have been a factor in the NFL's decision. The team has not scored more than 23 points in a game all year.

If the season ended today, the Chiefs and Bolts would be in the playoffs. There are a lot of chances for the Patrick Mahomes vs. Justin Herbert game to be put on the biggest stage.

The San Diego Chargers will play the San Francisco 49ers in a prime time game on Sunday night.

In Week 2 of the regular season, Kansas City and Los Angeles played each other. At least six prime time games will be played by the Chiefs in the years to come.