Prime time has come calling for the Bears _ again.
The NFL has flexed the Bears' Dec. 9 home game against the Rams to the nationally-televised 7:20 p.m. slot. The move was announced Wednesday afternoon, four days before they host in the Vikings in a game that also was flexed to the night slot.
The Rams and Bears account for two of the largest TV markets in the country. Both teams are currently in first place in their respective divisions. The Rams are 9-1, tied for the best record in the NFL. The Bears (6-3) must beat the Vikings (5-3-1) to stay in first in the NFC North. And even if the Bears fall out of first, the game will have postseason implications.
The Bears-Rams game on NBC's "Sunday Night Football" replaces Steelers-Raiders. The late afternoon game on Fox is Eagles-Cowboys.
