‘NFL GameDay Morning’ Analyzes Tom Brady’s Success Against Steelers Sunday, October 30 at 9:00 AM ET — NFL NETWORK & NFL.COM PROGRAMMING NOTES (10/26 – 11/1)

NFL GAMEDAY MORNING ANALYZES TOM BRADY’S SUCCESS AGAINST STEELERS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 AT 9:00 AM ET

Michael Irvin, Michael Lombardi, Heath Evans & Jim Mora on No Huddle TONIGHT at 10:00 PM ET

NFL Network’s Mike Ditka: A Football Life Debuts Thursday, October 27 at 10:00 PM ET

Arian Foster, John Calipari & Michael Wilbon on The Rich Eisen Podcast Thursday, October 27 at 4:30 PM ET

Terrell Owens on NFL.com’s Cover Two Podcast

 

Sunday is GameDay, beginning with NFL GameDay Morning at 9:00 AM ET. Join host Rich Eisen and analysts Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp and Michael Irvin on the first and most comprehensive pregame show on television, taking viewers straight up to kickoff with the latest news, injury reports, pregame analysis, exclusive interviews and game previews.

With a 4-1 regular-season record and a 2-0 postseason record against Pittsburgh, NFL GameDay Morning examines why New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (6-1) has had success against one of the top defenses in the NFL – the Steelers – in advance of the two teams’ meeting on Sunday.

Also featured on NFL GameDay Morning:

• Stacey Dales reports from MetLife Stadium for Dolphins-Giants
• Steve Wyche reports from Houston for Jaguars-Texans
• Albert Breer reports from Pittsburgh for Patriots-Steelers
• What has Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow proven?
• Is Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray for real?
• Following two consecutive losses, what is wrong with the Detroit Lions?
• NFL GameDay Morning crew assesses Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton’s development
• Who is the best team in the NFC East?

 

 

The blue-collar grit and unyielding passion of the Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning head coach of the Chicago Bears, Mike Ditka, is profiled in Mike Ditka: A Football Life Thursday, October 27 at 10:00 PM ET on NFL Network.

To view the trailer of Mike Ditka: A Football Life, please click on the following link:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/a-football-life/09000d5d8235066e/Mike-Ditka-A-Football-life-trailer

Below are quotes from Mike Ditka: A Football Life:

“Was I too hard on them? Yeah, I probably was. Would I change it? No, I wouldn’t.” – Mike Ditka

“He’d yell at me, I’d yell back at him and everything was fine.” – Jim McMahon, Bears quarterback under Ditka

 

“Mike Ditka came in with a personal force and changed the culture of our team.” – Gary Fencik, Bears safety under Ditka

Mike Ditka: A Football Life details Ditka’s personality born from his upbringing in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania and how it translated to the football field as a Bears player and coach. The documentary also covers his time as head coach of the New Orleans Saints and the selection of running back Ricky Williams with the fifth overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft. Additional footage includes his post-football involvement with the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and his role as an ESPN broadcaster.

To read a blog post on Mike Ditka from the NFL Films producers, please click on the following link:

http://nflfilms.nfl.com/2011/10/25/mike-ditka-producers-notes/

Future Episodes of A Football Life:

 

• Tom Landry: A Football Life – Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 PM ET
• Al Davis: A Football Life – Friday, November 11 at 10:00 PM ET

 

 

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Wednesday, October 26

Around the League Live:

• Jets CB Antonio Cromartie interview
• Saints LB Jonathan Vilma interview
• Melissa Stark reports from Philadelphia
• Albert Breer reports from Pittsburgh

Thursday, October 27

Around the League Live:

• Melissa Stark reports from New York with the Giants
• Jeff Darlington reports from Dallas

Friday, October 28

Around the League Live:

• Albert Breer reports from New England
• Jeff Darlington reports from Philadelphia

 

Saturday, October 29

NFL Total Access:

• Albert Breer reports from New England
• Jeff Darlington reports from Philadelphia
• Steve Wyche reports from Houston
• Stacey Dales reports from New York with the Giants
• Solomon Wilcots reports from Nashville

 

 

Michael Irvin, Michael Lombardi, Heath Evans and Jim Mora are featured this week on No Huddle tonight, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET for a roundtable discussion. The four will discuss the following topics:

• Who made the bigger statement in the AFC: the Houston Texans or New York Jets?
• Who made the bigger statement in the NFC: the Chicago Bears or Atlanta Falcons?
• Did Tim Tebow do enough to prove he can be a full-time starter in the NFL?
• Who is the best quarterback in the league right now: Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers?
• Is it over for Donovan McNabb?

Below are quotes from this week’s edition of No Huddle:

“Great competitors are at their best when their best is required. The Jets respond when their best is required, when their backs are to the wall and their feet are in the fire.” – Jim Mora on the 4-3 New York Jets

“How important is football to Donovan?  Is he willing to put the time in? The answer in Washington to that question was no. The answer in Minnesota was I’m not willing to put the time in.” – Michael Lombardi on Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb

“We’re splitting hairs here. I mean, these guys are incredible.” – Michael Irvin comparing Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

 

The latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast airs on NFL Network Thursday, October 27 at 4:30 PM ET.

Following a 41-7 win over the division-rival Tennessee Titans in which he accounted for 234 total yards and three touchdowns, Houston Texans running back Arian Foster appears on the podcast to recap the win, discuss being atop the AFC South and much more.

Head coach of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team John Calipari appears via Skype for a conversation about proper post-game coaching etiquette, his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers and the upcoming season for the Wildcats.

Co-host of Pardon the Interruption Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Washington Redskins and other NFL topics heading into Week 8.

NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche attended Terrell Owens’ workout on Tuesday and stops by the podcast to fill Eisen in on how it went, the potential market for Owens and to recap everything that happened in Week 7 of the 2011 season.

NFL Total Access co-host Kara Henderson and former senior producer of NFL Network Jason “The Worm” Wormser join the podcast.

Part 1 of the podcast featuring interviews with Wyche, Henderson and Wormser is now available for download on NFL.com and iTunes:

http://richeisen.nfl.com/2011/10/26/rich-eisen-podcast-steve-wyche-kara-henderson-and-the-worm/

Part 2 of the podcast is available for download on Thursday, October 27.

Next week, November 3 on The Rich Eisen Podcast:

• Actor Adam Sandler in-studio
• Sports Illustrated’s Peter King

The latest edition of the Cover Two Podcast with Steve Wyche and Bucky Brooks is available for download on NFL.com and iTunes at:

http://www.nfl.com/podcast/covertwo-podcast/1319656640000/detail

Following his workout on Tuesday, wide receiver Terrell Owens stopped by the studio for a wide-ranging conversation. Owens discusses his recovery from ACL surgery, potential teams he could see himself playing for, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, Oakland Raiders quarterback and former teammate Carson Palmer and more.

To download the latest editions of NFL.com’s six podcasts, please visit:

http://www.nfl.com/podcast

With a resounding victory, the New Orleans Saints moved up four spots and are back in the top five at No. 3 in NFL.com’s Week 8 Power Poll.

Following losses, the Baltimore Ravens (No. 6) and Detroit Lions (No. 9) fell in the rankings, while the idle New York Giants moved into the top 10 at No. 8.

Below are the top 10 teams in the NFL.com Power Poll, with their previous week’s ranking listed in parentheses:

1. Green Bay Packers (1)

2. New England Patriots (2)

3. New Orleans Saints (7)

4. San Francisco 49ers (4)

5. Pittsburgh Steelers (8)

6. Baltimore Ravens (3)

7. Buffalo Bills (9)

8. New York Giants (12)

9. Detroit Lions (6)

10. San Diego Chargers (5)

To view the entire poll, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d823767a0/article/week-8-ravens-unsightly-loss-is-gain-for-steelers-saints?module=HP11_headline_stack

 

Thursday 8:00 PM ET – AFC Playbook with Sterling Sharpe, Brian Baldinger and Matt Millen:

• Sterling Sharpe on how the Lions can get back on track against the Broncos
• Brian Billick film study on how tight end Rob Gronkowski can be the key to a Patriots win against the Steelers
• How the Chiefs can win their fourth consecutive game
• Who is to blame for the Jaguars problems on offense?
• 2:00 Warning – A look at the fantasy impact wide receivers in the AFC

Friday 8:00 PM ET – NFC Playbook with Sterling Sharpe, Brian Baldinger and Matt Millen:

• Sterling Sharpe on how Cam Newton has resurrected Steve Smith’s career
• Brian Billick film study on how Aldon Smith can lead the 49ers to a fifth consecutive win
• Why the Cowboys running game might gash the Eagles defense
• How Steven Jackson can lead the Rams to an upset win against the Saints
• 2:00 Warning – A look at the fantasy impact quarterbacks in the NFC

The latest episode of NFL.com’s weekly series The Season: A Biography, is now available on NFL.com

Throughout the month of October, the NFL suits up in pink to raise awareness about breast cancer and to remember those affected by the disease. Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams, Cowboys linebacker Bradie James and everyday women and families share their stories on The Season: A Biography.

To view the latest episode of The Season: A Biography, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/features/the-season-2011/episode-8

 

 

Wednesday, October 26

2:30 PM – NFL Replay: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Week 7, 2011

4:00 PM – Ed Sabol: A Football Life

5:00 PM – Around the League Live

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions – Week 7, 2011
9:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

10:00 PM – No Huddle

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Fantasy Live

12:30 AM – NFL Replay: Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions – Week 7, 2011

2:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

2:30 AM – No Huddle

3:30 AM – NFL Films Presents: Making a Name

Thursday, October 27

12 NOON – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

12:30 PM – NFL Replay: Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions – Week 7, 2011

2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live

2:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

3:00 PM – No Huddle

4:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Walter Iooss

4:30 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

5:00 PM – Around the League Live

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Playbook: AFC

9:00 PM – Ed Sabol: A Football Life

10:00 PM – Mike Ditka: A Football Life – DEBUT 

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Fantasy Live

12:30 AM – Playbook: AFC

1:30 AM – Ed Sabol: A Football Life

2:30 AM – Mike Ditka: A Football Life

3:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

Friday, October 28

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Records That Won’t Be Broken

1:00 PM – Playbook: AFC

2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live

2:30 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

3:00 PM – Ed Sabol: A Football Life

4:00 PM – Mike Ditka: A Football Life

5:00 PM – Around the League Live

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Playbook: NFC

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Rookie Seasons

10:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Steals

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Fantasy Live

12:30 AM – Playbook: NFC 

1:30 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Steals

2:30 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

3:00 AM – Canadian Football League: Toronto Argonauts at Winnipeg Blue Bombers [Tape Delay]

Saturday, October 29

9:00 AM – NFL Films Presents: Walter Iooss

9:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

10:00 AM – No Huddle

11:00 AM – Playbook: AFC

12:00 NOON – Playbook: NFC

1:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

1:30 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

2:00 PM – No Huddle

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Rookie Seasons

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Steals

5:00 PM – Playbook: AFC

6:00 PM – Playbook: NFC

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

9:00 PM – Mike Ditka: A Football Life

10:00 PM – Canadian Football League: Edmonton Eskimos at B.C. Lions – LIVE

1:00 AM – NFL Total Access

2:30 AM – NFL Films Presents: Walter Iooss

3:00 AM – Mike Ditka: A Football Life

Sunday, October 30

9:00 AM – NFL GameDay Morning

1:00 PM – NFL GameDay Statzone

4:00 PM – NFL GameDay Scoreboard

7:30 PM – NFL GameDay Highlights

11:30 PM – NFL GameDay Final

Monday, October 31

1:00 PM – Around the League Live

6:00 PM – Up to the Minute

6:30 PM – The Coaches Show

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:30 PM – The Coaches Show

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Single-Season Performances

10:00 PM – The Coaches Show

10:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterbacks of the 80s

11:30 PM – NFL Total Access Monday Night Football Presser

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Total Access Monday Night Football Review

Tuesday, November 1

12 NOON – Top 100 Greatest Players: #30-21

1:00 PM – America’s Game: 1986 New York Giants

2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live

2:30 PM – Sound FX: Jerome Bettis

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Pittsburgh Steelers

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Rookie Seasons

5:00 PM – Around the League Live

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: TBD

9:30 PM – NFL Replay: TBD

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Fantasy Live

12:30 AM – NFL Replay: TBD

2:00 AM – NFL Replay: TBD

3:30 AM – Sound FX: Brett Favre