NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently made history by altering Thursday game lineup for the very first time ever – creating an unprecedented change to schedules across league. For the Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacked by Joe Burrow, they will now play their Week 16 matchup outside their original Thursday Night Football slot – sparking much discussion from fans; but among all of this change a heartwarming personal tale emerged surrounding one of his teammates!
Jake Browning, Joe Burrow’s backup quarterback, made an extraordinary move in his personal life by proposing to Stephanie Niles on social media. Niles shared her Instagram post showing Browning kneeling down with an engagement ring presented as part of a surprise proposal that left her speechless with tears streaming down her cheeks and declaring, “HAPPILY EVER AFTER!!!!!,” followed by multiple diamond emojis to mark this special event in their relationship’s journey together.
The couple dressed in complementary fashion for the occasion, with Browning in white and Niles in black. They also shared affectionate moments of hugs and kisses, enchanting their followers and receiving warm wishes for their future together. While the wedding date remains under wraps, this personal milestone for Browning has caught the attention of many, paralleled with the changing schedules of the Bengals’ games.
Rescheduling of Bengals Game
Midseason adjustment by the NFL saw major ramifications for Cincinnati Bengals fans. Their Week 16 match-up against Cleveland Browns had originally been scheduled for Thursday evening but has been moved due to Denver Broncos-Los Angeles Chargers competition taking place there instead; thus rescheduling Bengals-Browns game for Sunday, December 22 at 1 p.m.
This adjustment, part of the league’s flexible scheduling policy implemented in 2023, seeks to maximize matches that carry significant playoff implications. This marks the second instance this season that Bengals schedule adjustments were adjusted due to this policy; fans eagerly anticipate seeing how these adjustments impact playoff ramifications ahead of their rescheduled matchup with San Antonio.