NFL uses flexible planning, moving Browns to Giants in Sunday night bracket of Week 15

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For the first time in its 2020 season facing a pandemic, the NFL is making a schedule change with the sole aim of delivering a better product in its first airing window.

The league announced on Wednesday that the Cleveland Browns’ visit to the New York Giants on December 20 – Week 15 – will fit into NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” slot while the game originally scheduled between the San Francisco 49ers. and the Dallas Cowboys will move on at 1 pm. AND on CBS.

The Browns (9-3), who have already won their first victorious season since 2007, are closing in on their first place in the playoffs since 2002. Their 18-year absence in the playoffs is currently the longest in the league.

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Meanwhile, the Giants (5-7) have won four straight wins, recovering from a 0-5 start, and are now atop the NFC East. Washington has the same record but is technically chasing New York, which has swept the football team.

The Cowboys and Niners, flagship franchises that typically attract huge TV ratings and enjoy one of the league’s historic rivalries, are behind in the pursuit of the NFC playoffs.

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