NFL NETWORK PROGRAMMING NOTES (11/25-12/1)

GIANTS & BRONCOS MAKE RUN FOR THE PLAYOFFS

ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT 8:00PM ET

Michael Lombardi 1-on-1 Interview with Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick

Sunday at 9:00 AM ET on NFL GameDay Morning

Roundtable Discussion with Commissioner Goodell,

Joe Theismann, Michael Irvin & Rod Woodson

on Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Sears at 6:30 PM ET

Giants-Broncos ’98, Vikings-Bears ’07 & Steelers-Ravens ’08

Featured on Greatest 4^th QTRS Saturday at 10:00 PM ET

NFL Classic Games Features Dolphins-Cowboys

Thanksgiving Game from ’93 Thursday at 9:00 AM ET

& Ravens-Pittsburgh ’08 Matchup Friday at 8:00 PM ET

THURSDAY NIGHT KICKOFF PRESENTED BY SEARS – THURSDAY 6:30-8:00 ET

• NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sits down with Joe Theismann, Michael Irvin and Rod Woodson to talk about many subjects including player safety. The roundtable discussion will continue on Sunday at 9:00 AM on NFL GameDay Morning.
• Highlights from Packers-Lions and Raiders-Cowboys Thanksgiving Day games
• Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels is wired for sound during Week 4 Broncos-Cowboys game
• Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk and Deion Sanders talk about whether or not the Giants will continue to win and why the Broncos are in the midst of a losing streak

NFL GAMEDAY MORNING – SUNDAY 9:00 AM-1:00 PM ET: Patriots head coach Bill Belichick 1-on-1 with Michael Lombardi, second part of roundtable interview with Commissioner Goodell

• Michael Lombardi sits down with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick to discuss his 4^th and 2 call and to take a look ahead at the Monday night matchup against the Saints
• NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joins Joe Theismann, Michael Irvin and Rod Woodson for a roundtable interview to discuss player safety and conduct issues, the Collective Bargaining Agreement and more
• Is it Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady or Drew Brees? Warren Sapp, Michael Irvin, Steve Mariucci and Marshall Faulk debate who should be crowned the “ultimate” quarterback
• On Super Bowl Journey, in anticipation of Sunday’s matchup against the 49ers, Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew prepares to return to his hometown by reflecting on his childhood growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Kara Henderson reports from Dolphins-Bills matchup
• Steve Wyche reports from Colts-Texans matchup
• Randy Moss reports from Bears-Vikings matchup
• Michael Lombardi reports from Redskins-Eagles matchup

NFL Classic Games – Dolphins-Cowboys ’93 Thursday at 9:00 AM ET & Ravens-Steelers ‘08 Friday at 8:00 PM ET

NFL Classic Games kicks off Thanksgiving morning at 9:00 AM ET by highlighting a Dolphins-Cowboys game played on Thanksgiving Day in 1993. On a snow covered field, Cowboys DT Leon Lett attempted to recover a blocked field goal but muffed it, allowing Miami to take over at the Cowboys’ 7-yard line. Dolphins K Pete Stoyanovich kicked a 19-yard field goal for the 16-14 win.

Friday’s 8:00 PM ET edition features a Steelers-Ravens game that lacked a touchdown until Steelers WR Santonio Holmes caught a four-yard pass with 43 seconds left in the game to clinch Pittsburgh’s second straight division title and seal a 2008 sweep of the rival Ravens.

NFL Classic Games is the only show on television where fans can catch the complete network broadcasts of classic NFL regular season and playoff games.

NFL Films Presents: Climbing the Mountain – Saturday at 9:00 & 10:30 AM ET

This week, NFL Films Presents follows Seahawks head coach Jim Mora and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on their quest to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier. Also in this episode, while he never reached the top of the mountain in the NFL, former Redskins QB and current U.S. Senator from North Carolina Heath Shuler’s successful career on top of another hill – Capitol Hill – is featured.

NFL Films Presents, hosted by Steve Sabol, explores the depth of the NFL Films archive – the world’s largest sports film library – with unique perspectives on football’s greatest heroes and personalities as well as its history, humanity and humor.

Greatest 4^th QTRs – Saturday at 10:00 PM ET

This week’s Greatest 4^th QTRs highlights Week 12 matchups between the Giants-Broncos, Vikings-Bears and Steelers-Ravens with a look back at the following games:

New York Giants vs. Denver Broncos (1/13/1998): The Broncos were in the middle of a 13-0 season when Giants QB Kent Graham upset them with a game-winning touchdown pass to WR Amani Toomer with 60 seconds left.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears (10/14/2007): In a game where Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 224 yards and three touchdowns, it was Vikings K Ryan Longwell who stole the show by kicking a career-long 55-yard field goal on the last play to give Minnesota the 34-31 win.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens (12/14/2008): Steelers WR Santonio Holmes caught a four-yard pass with 43 seconds left in the game to clinch Pittsburgh’s second straight division title and seal a 2008 sweep of the rival Ravens.

Greatest 4^th QTRs is a two hour compilation of three memorable fourth quarters in NFL history. Using NFL Films footage, Greatest 4^th QTRs preps viewers for the upcoming weekend’s games by reliving three of the most exciting finishes between teams set to faceoff on Sunday.

Greatest High School Rivalries – Friday 1:00-5:00 PM ET

Union High School vs. Jenks High School (2007 in Tulsa, OK): At 1:00 PM ET watch these two Tulsa squads play in 2007’s Backyard Bowl. Known for its fantastic finishes and for being one of the best high school football rivalry games in the country, this matchup went to overtime before Union came out on top 43-42.

Rockford High School vs. Muskegon High School (2007 in Muskegon, MI): At 2:00PM ET, the 2007 battle in which Rockford traveled to undefeated Muskegon, ranked in the top 10 nationally, and pulled off a stunning 28-21 upset is featured.

Pahokee High School vs. Glades Central High School (2008 in Belle Glade, FL): At 3:00 PM ET, the two schools known for producing NFL talent, such as Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, Patriots RB Fred Taylor and Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin is featured. 2008’s version of the Muck Bowl featured current University of Miami WR Travis Benjamin and current University of Florida CB Janoris Jenkins and saw Pahokee win 34-24.

Matter Dei High School vs. Servite Orange County (2008 in Anaheim, CA): At 4:00 PM ET, relive the game in which current USC QB Matt Barkley led Mater Dei in a win over their arch rival in 2008.

THIS WEEK ON NFL TOTAL ACCESS:

Wednesday, November 25

• ‘Official Review’ with NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira
• A look at the top 10 statistical performances from Week 11

Thursday, November 26

• Post-game reactions and analysis of Giants-Broncos

Saturday, November 28

• ‘Put up your Dukes’ with Jamie Dukes

Monday, November 30 – 90-minute Monday Night Football edition

• Steve Wyche reports from Patriots-Saints game
• Michael Lombardi goes ‘Around the League’
• A look back on all of Sunday’s action and a preview of the Patriots-Saints game

Tuesday, December 1

• Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’
• A look at the top 10 plays from Week 12

THIS WEEK ON AROUND THE LEAGUE

Tuesday, December 1

• Colts president Bill Polian on Colts Cam

THIS WEEK ON PLAYBOOK:

Wednesday at 6:00 PM ET – Recap Edition Playbook – Mike Mayock, Solomon Wilcots and Brian Billick discuss:

• How the Patriots put the 4^th and 2 fiasco behind them to shut down the Jets
• Why the Eagles were able to hang on against the Bears
• A preview of the three Thanksgiving Day matchups

Friday at 6:00 PM ET – AFC Playbook – Brian Baldinger, Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann discuss:

• How the Buccaneers could do serious damage to the Falcons’ playoff hopes
• How the Saints can contain QB Tom Brady and the Patriots pass offense
• How the Eagles can continue their quest for another NFC East division title
• How the Vikings’ offense can dominate the Bears

Saturday at 12 NOON ET – NFC Playbook – Brian Baldinger, Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann discuss:

• How the Bengals could be upset for a second straight week, this time by the Browns
• How the Texans can control QB Peyton Manning and the Colts’ pass offense
• Why Jets QB Mark Sanchez might continue to struggle
• How the Chargers’ defense can lead the way against the Chiefs

THIS WEEK ON NFL.COM: ‘Official Review’ online segment Wednesday

Wednesday, November 25

• Bonus content from ‘Official Review’ segment with NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira

Thursday, November 26

• NFL.com/Live – From Los Angeles, host Fran Charles along with analysts Jamie Dukes and Bucky Brooks provide expert analysis, commentary and live “look-ins” of Thursday Night Football. Mike Mayock provides “instant analysis” on key plays and fantasy expert Michael Fabiano provides fantasy-related insight. Solomon Wilcots and Scott Hanson contribute live reports from Invesco Field.

Friday, November 27

• 11:00 AM ET – NFL.com fantasy editor Michael Fabiano chat
• 12 NOON ET – NFL.com columnist Vic Carucci chat

Sunday, November 29

• 12 NOON ET – NFL.com fantasy editor Michael Fabiano chat

• 7:00 PM ET – NFL.com columnist Bucky Brooks chat

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET)

Wednesday, November 25

12 NOON – Playbook: Tuesday recap edition

1:00 PM – NFL Replay: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs (HD)

2:30 PM – NFL Replay: Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants (HD)

4:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 11 (HD)

4:30 PM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 11 (HD)

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: Wednesday recap edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions (11/22/2009) (HD)
9:30 PM – NFL Replay: Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens (11/22/2009) (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – Playbook: Wednesday recap edition

1:00 AM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 11 (HD)

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 11 (HD)

Thursday, November 26

9:00 AM – NFL Classic Games: Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys

12 NOON – America’s Game: 1990 New York Giants (HD)

1:00 PM – America’s Game: 1997 Denver Broncos (HD)

2:00 PM – America’s Game: 1998 Denver Broncos (HD)

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 2007 New York Giants (HD)

4:00 PM – NFL GameDay Scoreboard (HD)

6:30 PM – Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Sears (HD)

8:00 PM – Thursday Night Football: New York Giants vs. Denver Broncos – LIVE

11:30 PM – Kay Jewelers Post-Game Show (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Total Access (HD)

Friday, November 27

8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Innovations

9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Records That Won’t be Broken

10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Football Myths

11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Worst Teams

12 NOON – Sound FX: Week 11 (HD)

12:30 PM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 11 (HD)

1:00 PM – Greatest High School Rivalries: Union vs. Jenks 2007 (Tulsa, OK) (HD)

2:00 PM – Greatest High School Rivalries: Rockford vs. Muskegon 2007 (Muskegon, MI) (HD)

3:00 PM – Greatest High School Rivalries: Pahokee vs. Glades Central 2008 (Belle Glade, FL) (HD)

4:00 PM – Greatest High School Rivalries: Matter Dei vs. Servite Orange County 2008 (Anaheim, CA) (HD)

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: NFC edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Classic Games: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens (12/14/2008) (HD)

10:30 PM – Playbook: NFC edition

11:30 AM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12:30 AM – NFL Classic Games: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens (12/14/2008) (HD)

Saturday, November 28

9:00 AM – NFL Films Presents: Climbing the Mountain (HD)

9:30 AM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 11 (HD)

10:00 AM– Sound FX: Week 11 (HD)

10:30 AM – NFL Films Presents: Climbing the Mountain (HD)

11:00 AM – Playbook: NFC edition

12 NOON – Playbook: AFC edition

1:00 PM – Road to Canton: Episode 2 (HD)

2:00 PM – NFL Classic Games: Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (12/14/2008) (HD)

4:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 11 (HD)

5:00 PM – Playbook: NFC edition

6:00 PM – Playbook: AFC edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Players Not in the Hall of Fame

9:00 PM – Road to Canton: Episode 2 (HD)

10:00 PM – Greatest 4^th QTRs

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Total Access (HD)

Sunday, November 29

7:00 AM – Playbook: AFC edition

8:00 AM – Playbook: NFC edition

9:00 AM – NFL GameDay Morning (HD)

1:00 PM – NFL GameDay StatZone (HD)

4:00 PM – NFL GameDay Scoreboard (HD)

7:30 PM – NFL GameDay Highlights (HD)

11:30 PM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

Monday, November 30

7:00 AM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

4:00 PM – NFL Replay Real-Time: Week 12 (HD)

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Up to the Minute (HD)

6:30 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD) – 90-minute Monday Night Football edition

8:30 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

9:00 PM – NFL Follies: Strange But True: Body Shapes

10:00 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

10:30 PM – NFL Follies: Football Comedy

11:30 PM – NFL Total Access (HD) – updated with postgame press conferences and analysis

1:00 AM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

Tuesday, December 1

6:00 AM – NFL Total Access (HD)

1:00 PM – NFL Replay Real-Time: Week 12 (HD)

2:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Weather Games

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Passing Combinations

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Single Season Performances

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: Tuesday recap edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: Matchup TBD (HD)

9:30 PM – NFL Replay: Matchup TBD (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – Playbook: Tuesday recap edition

1:00 AM – NFL Replay Real-Time: Week 12 (HD)