Well, I like “that boring game” AND The Orville. And I never missed either. It’s not that difficult.
Even before DVRs, back in the Dark Times, when it was Simpsons and X Files that got bumped due to football, I just added time to the VCR. I’d just record from 7-11. After the first time of forgetting, I never forgot again.
It’s even easier with a DVR. With VHS I had to wait until it was done to watch, but now, just FF until it starts.