Steelers vs. Packers Time Change

Posted Mon, 12/14/2009 - 11:15 by Fury

The NFL has changed the start time for the Steelers and Packers game scheduled in Pittsburgh on Sunday, December 20, 2009.  The time change is due to the NFL's flexible scheduling system.

Kickoff is now scheduled for 4:15pm (EST) at Heinz Field.  The game was originally scheduled for a 1:00pm kickoff.

Fox Sports will provide the T.V. coverage.

The Packers are in second place in the NFC North with a 9-4 record and fighting for a playoff spot.

Since the 2006 season, the NFL has used a "flexible-scheduling" system for the last seven weeks of the regular season where there is a Sunday night game. The system is designed so that the league has the flexibility in selecting games to air on Sunday night that will feature a more even or intriguing contest as well as make it possible for teams to play their way into primetime.