The NFL released its official 2022 schedule this past Thursday, and the schedule makers took their time planning revenge games, prime-time matchups and more. However, there was one team that did not receive a prime-time matchup: the .The DeAndre Jordan Jersey Lions, who finished 3-13-1 in 2021, held on to their traditional Thanksgiving matchup in 2022, but even that special game will be their earliest kickoff of the season at 12:30 p.m. ET. While prime-time matchups are exciting for fans, Lions head coach Dan Campbell says he absolutely loves playing every game in the early afternoon."It's awesome," Campbell said about having no prime-time appearances, . "One o'clock games. It's awesome. One o'clock. You knock them out, you go home, you get ready for the next opponent. You're not waiting all day in the hotel, all night. Then you go up, now you're on a short week, it feels like. So I've got no problem. And by the Jalen Brunson Jersey way, you can get flexed, Week 5 to 15. So who says we can't get flexed?" Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates Luka Doncic Jersey , special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Campbell is correct in saying that a Lions game could get flexed to a later time slot at the end of the year. Detroit's Trey Burke Jersey Week 18 matchup against the in Green Bay was Dallas Mavericks Hats not given an official kickoff time, meaning it could get pushed back to a late afternoon game or even a night game if playoff hopes are on the line for one of the franchises. With the Lions not having a true "prime-time" game in 2022, maybe it makes them more likely to be flexed later on in the season -- especially if they show on-field improvement. Campbell certainly hopes the league stays away from tinkering with his kickoff times.