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The NFL announced a significant schedule change for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-San Francisco 49ers Week 6 game at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 12.

Initially, the San Francisco 49ers-Tampa Bay Buccaneers showdown was set for an early afternoon kickoff at 1:00 p.m. EST. But according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, that game was moved to the prime 4:25 p.m. EST slot on CBS.

Meanwhile, the New England Patriots-New Orleans Saints game at the Caesars Superdome was rescheduled from its original 4:25 p.m. EST slot to 1:00 p.m. EST.

The 49ers (3-1) and Buccaneers (3-1) are among the best teams in the NFC. The Patriots are 2-2 after a blowout win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but the Saints are now 0-4 after a road loss to the Buffalo Bills.

CBS also has the Green Bay Packers-Cincinnati Bengals game in a 4:25 p.m. slot on Week 6. The other late afternoon game, carried by Fox, will feature the Tennessee Titans visiting the Las Vegas Raiders in a less-appealing matchup at 4:05 p.m.

As reported by ESPN in March, NFL owners voted for changes to the league’s flexing rules for “Thursday Night Football” games. The league can now change ‘TNF’ games 21 days in advance, down from 28 days previously.

San Francisco 49ers & Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game Carries Major Playoff Implications

Brock Purdy and Baker Mayfield (Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)
The 49ers and Buccaneers are among the two best clubs in the NFC, with both just a few bounces away from being 4-0. The 49ers are in a three-way tie for first in the NFC West with the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, while the Buccaneers sit atop the NFC South.

Tampa Bay and San Francisco have been among the NFC’s premier clubs since 2019, combining for three NFC championships, a Super Bowl victory (the Bucs in SB 55) and seven division titles.

Both teams are in the running for the NFC’s top seed, so the Week 6 showdown could very well determine home advantage in a potential January meeting.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.