November 1, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) calls plays at the line during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Sunday Night Football decided to replace an old-time showdown between two AFC West rivals. Christopher Hanewinckel USA TODAY Sports
A classic AFC West showdown won't be seen in front of a national audience.
Instead, the NFL flexed a Week 11 showdown between the Chiefs and Chargers out of the Sunday Night Football spot. They'll play at 3:05 local time.
A Bengals-Cardinals game with more playoff appeal will take this game's place. It's a pretty standard and simple decision.
Chiefs fans won't agree with it. That Week 11 match-up was their last chance to see the team in primetime -- unless they keep winning and lock down a playoff seed.
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