The NFL schedule is a living beast. A team wins too much? They get bumped to a later slot for national TV. The Lions win a few games? Suddenly, you’re watching at 4:25 PM instead of a lazy 1 PM.
This is called “flex scheduling.” It’s a conspiracy between networks and the league to make you anxious. And it works. You’ll refresh your browser seventeen times by Friday night.
What about the British Lions?
If you’re tracking the rugby Lions, time zones get hilarious. They tour in places like New Zealand or South Africa. Kickoff could be at 3:00 AM your local time. You’ll need coffee. You’ll need a sleeping bag by the TV.
Pro tip: Rugby fans call this a “test of loyalty.” If you wake up at 2:45 AM to watch a Lions scrum, you’re not a fan. You’re a devotees.
