The NFL made a significant announcement on Friday. The Week 16 game between the AFC West rivals, the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers, both vying for a postseason berth, has been moved up in the schedule. This game, which was originally scheduled for a later time, will now take place as the week's game on Prime Video. The venue for this highly anticipated clash is SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, and it will now kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. PT on December 19.

Impact on the Regularly Scheduled TNF Game

This move has also affected the regularly scheduled TNF game for that week. The Cleveland at Cincinnati game, which was originally set for that time slot, will now be played on Sunday, December 12 at 1 p.m. ET and will air on Fox. This change in the schedule allows for a more strategic placement of games and ensures that fans get to witness some of the best matchups.

Chargers' Winning Streak and Upcoming Matchup

The Chargers (7-3), under the leadership of new coach Jim Harbaugh, have been on a winning streak. They have won four games in a row and are now gearing up for a Monday Night Football showdown at home against the Baltimore Ravens. This is a crucial game for the Chargers as they look to continue their winning momentum and secure a strong position in the postseason race.

On the other hand, the Denver Broncos (6-5) will be playing on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. This game will also be important for the Broncos as they try to bounce back from a recent loss and keep their playoff hopes alive. With both teams in the hunt for a postseason berth, this week's games are sure to be intense and exciting.

NFL's Schedule Tweaking and Prime Video Success

The NFL has a long-standing deal with the networks to tweak its schedule. This is done to ensure strong matchups and give teams a chance to play their way onto primetime schedules. The flex scheduling, which was originally implemented for NBC's Sunday Night Football programming, has now been extended to include Monday Night Football and TNF on a trial basis this season. Amazon's Prime Video has been a major success with its TNF programming. As fans become more accustomed to streaming services to find games, Prime Video has been able to attract a large audience. This is the third year of TNF on Prime Video, and the schedule features 15 regular-season games, including a Black Friday game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Raiders next week, as well as a wild-card playoff game in January.

Another streamer, Netflix, is also making inroads with the NFL this season. They are hosting a pair of games live on Christmas Day, adding to the excitement and availability of NFL games for fans. With these changes and partnerships, the NFL is continuing to evolve and adapt to the changing landscape of media and entertainment.