Game time changed for Falcons-Panthers

The NFL is taking notice of the Falcons.

The Falcons’ home game against Carolina on Nov. 23 has been moved to a 4:15 p.m. start. The game will be featured nationally as part of a doubleheader on FOX. The original kickoff time for the game was scheduled for 1 p.m..

The time change is part of the NFL’s flexible scheduling. This season, the league will use flexible scheduling from Weeks 11-17 to ensure quality matchups in all NFL Sunday time slots.

The Falcons, 6-3 overall and 4-0 at home, host Denver this Sunday before hosting Carolina the following week.