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Glenn Erby

National reaction to Eagles Week 15 matchup vs. Seahawks getting flexed to MNF

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The Eagles are the biggest show in the NFL, and with the Patriots struggling, the NFL is flexing a game out of Monday night for the first time.

In Week 15, Kansas City and New England will move to the afternoon slot, while Philadelphia’s matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle will now be flexed to Monday Night Football on ABC.

Week 15 is FLEXED 🚨 pic.twitter.com/P54Le7U5LZ

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 30, 2023

With the matchups against Kansas City (MNF), Buffalo (CBS), San Francisco (Fox) and Dallas (SNF) all being respective games of the week, it will mark their fifth straight nationally televised game.

The NFL reacts to everything, and here’s the national reaction to the Eagles getting another primetime matchup.

Ian Rapoport

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles calls a play during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Along with the MFN Flex, Week 15 will also feature three(!) @NFLNetwork games: On Dec. 16, it’ll be #Vikings at #Bengals at 1 pm ET, #Steelers–#Colts at 4:30 pm ET, and #Broncos at #Lions at 8:15 pm ET. Fun day ahead. https://t.co/nqS9hc2fti

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 30, 2023

Adam Schefter

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The first-ever Monday Night Football flex: the NFL is flexing Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce off of Monday Night Football in Week 15, replacing the Dec. 18 Chiefs at Patriots game with Eagles at Seahawks.

Eagles now will have three consecutive standalone games from Weeks… pic.twitter.com/8l9iV4MUNw

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 30, 2023

Jonathan Jones

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift (0) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

What sucks is for the out-of-town folks who have to change their travel plans (or worse, scrap them entirely) because of this change done solely for TV purposes. In theory, more people (the viewers) benefit than suffer (the ticket holders). Still… really stinks for them. https://t.co/VYtRETAw8O

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) November 30, 2023

Les Bowens

Hope your flight to Seattle allows for changes … https://t.co/f9QCeAjpg6

— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) November 30, 2023

Ashley Fox

This is fascinating. A testament to the Eagles star power and, probably just as much, how far the Patriots have fallen. https://t.co/oLLVokXhf2

— Ashley Fox (@AshleyFoxSpeaks) November 30, 2023

Mike Garafalo

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles place kicker Jake Elliott (4) kicks game-tying field goal in regulation against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Also, the five games that were TBD have now been finalized. Here’s the Saturday and Sunday slots for them. pic.twitter.com/ZuNLWG61Iq

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 30, 2023

Jeff Kerr

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores the game winning touchdown in overtime against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The #Eagles are part of the first Monday Night Football flex in #NFL history.

Their game against the #Seahawks has been moved from Sunday 12/17 to Monday 12/18.

Will air on ABC/ESPN at 8:15 p.m. EST.

— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) November 30, 2023

Brian McCarthy

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: O’Cyrus Torrence #64 of the Buffalo Bills and Spencer Brown #79 of the Buffalo Bills block Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Week 15 flex sked update- 3 Saturday ⁦@nflnetwork⁩ games finalized; first Monday Night Football flex. Via @nfl345 pic.twitter.com/ri4ZzzpMxS

— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) November 30, 2023

506 Sports

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 27: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles poses for a photo during the first quarter between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Updated week 15 schedule. Also of note, DAL-BUF becomes a full national game. pic.twitter.com/agDdSMvna4

— 506 Sports (@506sports) November 30, 2023

NFL

Dec 4, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates with quarterback Geno Smith (7) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

🚨 MNF FLEX 🚨@Eagles vs. @Seahawks will now be played on Monday night on ESPN/ABC at 8:15pm ET in Week 15. pic.twitter.com/HNt7gHuIsf

— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2023

Jeff Skversky

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry (24) celebrates with cornerback Darius Slay (2) and linebacker Christian Elliss (53) after his interception against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

🗓️ The NFL is flexing the Eagles vs Seahawks game to #MNF

This is the 1st time MNF has ever been flexed #Eagles vs #Seahawks moves from December 17th to 18th at 8:15pm

Chiefs vs Patriots will now be played at 1 pm on Dec. 17th pic.twitter.com/FfIpqq9So0

— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) November 30, 2023

Jonathan Jones

For the NFL to move the Patriots — THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS! — out of a primetime slot against Patrick Mahomes — PATRICK MAHOMES! — shows how far the Patriots have fallen

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) November 30, 2023

Bo Wulf

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts with a smart phone while walking off the field after an overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

For Eagles fans traveling for this game, Roger will pay your change fees. https://t.co/6XXf7tkOaP

— Bo Wulf (@Bo_Wulf) November 30, 2023

Nolan Foster

Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

As a consumer awesome to see, but what about the fans who paid money to travel to these MNF games etc? https://t.co/p81dGZEntG

— Nolan Foster (@NolanFosterNFL) November 30, 2023

Brooks Kubena

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles takes the field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Another Monday Night Football game for the Eagles.

Week 15 gets flexed in Seattle. https://t.co/tr1mlqzZBq

— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) November 30, 2023