NFL MEDIA PROGRAMMING NOTES (10/31 – 11/07)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS ON NFL NETWORK’S THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT 8:00 PM ET
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs on Around the League Live Thursday, November 1 at 4:00 PM ET
Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware on NFL Total Access
Friday, November 2 at 7:00 PM ET
Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith examines the Cowboys’
issues on Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Craftsman
& The Rich Eisen Podcast
NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football continues this week when quarterback Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers host running back Jamaal Charles and the Kansas City Chiefs in a crucial AFC West matchup Thursday, November 1 at 8:00 PM ET. Play-by-play announcer Brad Nessler and Emmy-nominated analyst Mike Mayock have the call, while Alex Flanagan provides reports from the sidelines of Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
Two hours before kickoff, NFL Network’s Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Craftsman pregame show is live from the stadium starting at 6:00 PM ET, taking viewers right up to kick-off with analysis and the latest reports. Host Rich Eisen is joined by Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders, and former NFL head coach Steve Mariucci. Reporters Stacey Dales and Alex Flanagan provide pregame news reports from the locker rooms, as well as interviews with players and coaches.
Featured on the Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Craftsman pregame show this week:
- Interview with San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner
· Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith and former Dallas quarterback Danny White examine the Cowboys’ issues
· Feature on three quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft – Philip Rivers, Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger
· Mid-season awards – who is the MVP, Coach of the Year, and Rookie of the Year?
· Deion Sanders counts down the Top 10 Plays of October
Eisen, Mariucci, Irvin, Sanders and Faulk provide additional analysis on the Lexus Halftime Show and the Kay Jewelers Postgame Show.
Following the game, hosts Chris Rose and Lindsay Rhodes as well as analysts Willie McGinest and Shaun O’Hara will deliver a postgame edition of NFL Total Access live from NFL Network’s studios in Los Angeles.
Chris Spielman: A Football Life – Premieres TONIGHT at 8:00 PM ET
NFL Network’s Emmy-nominated series A Football Life continues with a profile of the on-field and off-field life of former NFL linebacker Chris Spielman. Premiering tonight at 8:00 PM ET, Chris Spielman: A Football Life brings you the story of a 10-year NFL veteran known for the hits he delivered on the field. But the hardest hit of his life, however, came off the field when his high school sweetheart and wife Stefanie Spielman was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Emmy-nominated actor from CBS’ The Good Wife, Josh Charles, narrates.
Chris Spielman: A Football Life includes interviews with the following people:
Chris Spielman
Rick Spielman – Chris’ brother & current Minnesota Vikings general manager
Sue Fitz – Stefanie Spielman’s sister
Lomas Brown – Detroit Lions offensive tackle, 1985-95
Wayne Fontes – Detroit Lions head coach, 1988-96
Thurman Thomas – Buffalo Bills running back, 1988-99
For the first look at Chris Spielman: A Football Life, visit:
http://nflfilms.nfl.com/2012/
The NFL Films-produced series returns for a second year with an expanded 13-episode season. Airing throughout the NFL season, A Football Life examines the iconic individuals and subjects that have had an undeniable and profound impact on the history of the National Football League, offering inside looks into their untold stories. Forthcoming episodes include profiles of Super Bowl-winning head coach Jimmy Johnson, Hall of Fame running backs Barry Sanders and Marcus Allen, and The Immaculate Reception.
First on the Field Sunday, November 04 at 7:00 AM ET
At 7:00 AM ET, NFL Network is First on the Field with Melissa Stark, LaDainian Tomlinson, Sterling Sharpe and Michael Lombardi providing the first analysis of the day’s games.
This week, Melissa Stark examines the progress of rookie quarterbacks Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Ryan Tannehill, and Brandon Weeden
Also featured this week:
- Live reports from Arizona-Green Bay, Denver-Cincinnati, Miami-Indianapolis, and Carolina-Washington
- Rush to Judgment: Biggest surprises and disappointments from the first half of the season
- R & R: Sterling Sharpe and LaDainian Tomlinson break down the keys to success for the Broncos offense
- Front Office View: Michael Lombardi
NFL GameDay Morning Sunday, November 04 at 9:00 AM ET
At 9:00 AM ET, host Rich Eisen and analysts Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp and Michael Irvin take viewers up to kickoff on NFL GameDay Morning.
Featured this week:
- What has gone wrong for the Cowboys?
- A political future for Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III? Steve Cyphers investigates
- Albert Breer reports from Indianapolis for Dolphins-Colts
- Kim Jones reports from New York for Steelers-Giants
- Stacey Dales reports from Cincinnati for Broncos-Bengals
- Michelle Beisner reports from Green Bay for Cardinals-Packers
- Jeff Darlington reports from Washington, D.C. for Panthers-Redskins
THIS WEEK ON NFL AM, AROUND THE LEAGUE LIVE & NFL TOTAL ACCESS:
Wake up to the NFL on NFL Network’s NFL AM, Monday-Friday at 6:00 AM ET. Hosts Brian Webber and Nicole Zaloumis, and analysts Eric Davis, Mark Kriegel and Steve Wyche discuss and debate all of the NFL news.
Below is a schedule of what is to come on Around the League Live and NFL Total Access this week:
Wednesday, October 31
Around the League Live:
- Host: Fran Charles; Analysts: Tom Waddle, Michael Lombardi, Kurt Warner
- Rebecca Haarlow reports from San Diego
- Kimberly Jones reports from New York
- · Jeff Darlington reports from Philadelphia
- Aditi Kinkhabwala reports from Pittsburgh
NFL Total Access:
- Hosts: Andrew Siciliano & Lindsay Rhodes; Analysts: Darren Sharper, Heath Evans & Michael Lombardi
Thursday, November 1
Around the League Live:
- Host: Fran Charles; Analyst: Solomon Wilcots
- Interview with Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs
- Stacey Dales & Rebecca Haarlow report from Minnesota
- Ian Rapoport reports from Dallas
- Rich Hollenberg reports from Atlanta
NFL Total Access:
- Hosts: Chris Rose & Lindsay Rhodes; Analysts: Willie McGinest & Shaun O’Hara
Friday, November 2
Around the League Live:
- Host: Fran Charles; Analyst: Charley Casserly
- Kimberly Jones reports from New York
NFL Total Access
- Hosts: Scott Hanson & Amber Theoharis; Analysts: Willie McGinest, Shaun O’Hara & Charley Casserly
- Interview with Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware
THIS WEEK ON PLAYBOOK
Friday 8:00 PM ET – NFC Playbook with Sterling Sharpe, Brian Baldinger, Matt Millen and Donovan McNabb:
- Sterling Sharpe on how quarterback Robert Griffin III and the Redskins offense will get back on track against the Panthers
- Donovan McNabb on how the Seahawks will contain Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin
- Brian Baldinger on what’s wrong with Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo’s decision making
- Matt Millen on how the Steelers will try to shut down Giants quarterback Eli Manning
Friday 9:00 PM ET – AFC Playbook with Sterling Sharpe, Brian Baldinger, Matt Millen and Donovan McNabb:
- Sterling Sharpe on why Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will struggle vs. the Dolphins secondary
- Donovan McNabb on how Ravens running back Ray Rice will run over the Browns defense
- Brian Baldinger on why the Texans are better without defensive end Mario Williams
- Matt Millen on why the Bears linebackers will dominate the Titans
Emmitt Smith is on the Latest Edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast – Available for Download on NFL.com & iTunes
The latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast is now available for download on NFL.com and iTunes.
Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith took a break from Dancing With the Stars to discuss his NFL career, the now pass-happy NFL, and, of course, the Dallas Cowboys with Rich Eisen. Emmitt doesn’t hold back when asked by Rich if quarterback Tony Romo is one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. He also reacts to head coach Jason Garrett’s play calling and the emergence of running back DeMarco Murray while reflecting back on the 1990s Super Bowl-winning Cowboys teams.
Emmitt Smith on Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray from The Rich Eisen Podcast:
“He has the ‘IT’ factor. He understands how to get his shoulder square and get north and south. I look at other running backs and I see them get to the sidelines. At some point you have to make a plant and barrel your way forward to get as much as you can. You can’t always get to the edge. He doesn’t want to get to the edge. Once he gets the angle, he squares his shoulder and goes north and south. He is not afraid to go at you and punish you. That’s what I love about this guy and that is what the Cowboys are missing right now – that solid running back.”
To download the interview with Emmitt Smith, visit:
http://richeisen.nfl.com/2012/
To download the latest editions of all seven NFL.com podcasts, visit:
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Featured on NFL.com’s The Season: A Biography Presented by SAP
Through his ascent in football, Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Russell Wilson has earned admiration from his peers. However through his life, the Richmond, Virginia native has always relied on mentors for guidance and advice. Losing his father two years ago left a void in Wilson’s life. However, when he arrived in Seattle, there was a man ready to fill the void.
The latest installment of NFL.com’s The Season: A Biography Presented by SAP profiles the Seattle Seahawks quarterback’s success story as a result of his surroundings.
To view this episode of The Season: A Biography, visit:
http://www.nfl.com/qs/
Visit NFL.com/theseason every Tuesday for a new episode.
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET)
Wednesday, October 31
5:00 PM – Around the League Live
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Chris Spielman: A Football Life – PREMIERE
9:00 PM – NFL Replay: Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears – Week 8, 2012
10:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 8, 2012
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access
12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Fantasy Live
1:00 AM – Chris Spielman: A Football Life
Thursday, November 1
6:00 AM – NFL AM – LIVE
10:00 AM – NFL AM – Re-Air
2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live
3:00 PM – Chris Spielman: A Football Life
4:00 PM – Around the League Live
6:00 PM – Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Craftsman
8:00 PM – Thursday Night Football: Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Diego Chargers – LIVE
11:30 PM – Kay Jewelers Postgame Show
12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Total Access
Friday, November 2
6:00 AM – NFL AM – LIVE
10:00 AM – NFL AM – Re-Air
2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live
3:00 PM – Sound FX: Tony Romo
3:30 PM – Sound FX: Derrick Brooks
4:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 8, 2012
4:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Happy Halloween
5:00 PM – Around the League Live
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – Playbook – NFC
9:00 PM – Playbook – AFC
10:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterbacks of the 70s
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access
12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Fantasy Live
1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterbacks of the 70s
Saturday, November 3
11:00 AM – Playbook – NFC
12 NOON – Playbook – AFC
1:00 PM – Sound FX: Derrick Brooks
1:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Happy Halloween
2:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterbacks of the 70s
3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterbacks of the 80s
4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterbacks of the 90s
5:00 PM – Playbook – NFC
6:00 PM – Playbook – AFC
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 8, 2012
9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterbacks of the 70s
10:00 PM – Chris Spielman: A Football Life
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access
12:30 AM – Sound FX: Derrick Brooks
1:00 AM – Chris Spielman: A Football Life
Sunday, November 4
7:00 AM – First on the Field
9:00 AM – NFL GameDay Morning
1:00 PM – NFL GameCenter
4:00 PM – NFL GameDay Scoreboard
7:30 PM – NFL GameDay Highlights
11:30 PM – NFL GameDay Final
Monday, October 29
6:00 AM – NFL AM – LIVE
10:00 AM – NFL AM – Re-Air
2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live
3:00 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: Motivational Coaches
10:00 PM – The Coaches Show
10:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Coaches Who Never Won A Championship
11:30 PM – NFL Total Access: MNF Presser
12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Total Access: MNF Review
Tuesday, November 5
6:00 AM – NFL AM – LIVE
10:00 AM – NFL AM – Re-Air
2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live
3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Commanders & Chiefs
4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Presidents Day
5:00 PM – Around the League Live
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access
8:00 PM – NFL Replay
9:30 PM – NFL Replay
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access
12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Fantasy Live
1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Quarterbacks of the 1970s
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