Seattle Seahawks Host Philadelphia Eagles on NFL Network’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ December 1 at 8:00 PM ET — NFL Network & NFL.com Programming Notes (11/30 – 12/6)

Eagles RB LeSean McCoy Sits Down with Deion Sanders on Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Sears at 6:00 PM ET

‘Sunday Sitdown’ – Raiders QB Carson Palmer with Steve Mariucci on NFL GameDay Morning Sunday, December 4 at 9:00 AM ET

Playbook Special Edition: Tim Tebow Airs Saturday, December 3 at 10:30 PM ET

Charles Woodson, Adam Carolla & Sam Farmer on The Rich Eisen Podcast Thursday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 PM ET

The NFL’s leading rusher and touchdown leader LeSean McCoy leads the Philadelphia Eagles against running back Marshawn Lynch and the Seattle Seahawks on NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football December 1 at 8:00 PM ET. Brad Nessler provides the play-by-play and Mike Mayock serves as game analyst. Alex Flanagan provides reports from the sidelines of CenturyLink Field in Seattle.

Coverage begins with the Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Sears pregame show at 6:00 PM ET.

This week on Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Sears, NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders sits down with Eagles running back LeSean McCoy for a one-on-one interview.

The two-hour pregame show also includes:

• Feature on the roller coaster season for the Philadelphia Eagles
• How to stop Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow
• Report from New York as the Giants prepare to face the undefeated Green Bay Packers
  

NFL Network Thursday Night Football analyst Mike Mayock previews the matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks:

“It is critical that the Eagles find a way for LeSean McCoy to get more touches. Last week against New England, he only had 14 touches in the entire game. They need to get McCoy the ball 20-25 times and make a concerted effort in the run game to get him as many touches as possible and stay more balanced.

“Seattle’s challenge is protecting quarterback Tarvaris Jackson; he has been sacked 28 times this year. The Eagles front four has been voracious this year. The Seahawks have to block the defensive ends Jason Babin and Trent Cole. In addition, Philadelphia’s Cullen Jenkins is one of the best pass-rushing defensive tackles in the NFL. The Seahawks must stay balanced and when they get into those third-and-medium and third-and-long situations they have to protect the quarterback.”

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.

This week for ‘Sunday Sitdown,’ Steve Mariucci sits down with Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer for a one-on-one interview.

Additionally, NFL Network reporter Steve Cyphers examines how the Denver defense is helping quarterback Tim Tebow win games, and reporter Albert Breer profiles the friendship between Colts center Jeff Saturday and Patriots chairman & CEO Robert Kraft.

Featured on NFL GameDay Morning:

• Where do the Houston Texans go from here, and how far can their defense and rushing attack take them?
• How can Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh change his actions?
• Are the 6-5 Denver Broncos a playoff team?
• Can quarterback Carson Palmer lead the Oakland Raiders to the Super Bowl?
• What is the impact of firing a head coach mid-season?
• Which team has the best offense in the NFL?
  

NFL Network reporters will provide pre-game news and interviews from the following games:

• Steve Cyphers reports from Minneapolis for Broncos-Vikings
• Stacey Dales reports from Pittsburgh for Bengals-Steelers
• Randy Moss reports from Landover, MD for Jets-Redskins
• Jeff Darlington reports from Houston for Falcons-Texans
  

Playbook Special Edition: Tim Tebow Examines the Denver Broncos’ QB Saturday, December 3 at 10:30 PM ET – Special Guest Broncos Offensive Coordinator Mike McCoy

On Saturday, December 3 at 10:30 PM ET on NFL Network, Playbook Special Edition: Tim Tebow examines the starting quarterback for the surging Denver Broncos. Analysts Joe Theismann, Brian Baldinger, Solomon Wilcots and Matt Millen discuss how Tebow has led the Broncos to four consecutive wins and if the Broncos can continue their winning ways with the second-year quarterback under center.

Additionally Theismann, Millen and NFL Films producer Greg Cosell debate if there is anyone – past or present – who can compare to Tebow’s skillset, and NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi provides the front office view on whether or not Tebow is the long-term solution at quarterback for the Broncos.

Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy joins the show to explain how the Broncos have changed their offense to fit Tebow’s unique abilities.

 

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Wednesday, November 30

Around the League Live:

• Melissa Stark reports from New York with the Giants
• Michelle Beisner reports from Green Bay

 

Thursday, December 1

Around the League Live: Thursday Night Football preview

• Steve Wyche, Alex Flanagan and Stacey Dales report from Seattle

 

Friday, December 2

Around the League Live:

• Albert Breer reports from Washington

 

Saturday, December 3

NFL Total Access:

• Steve Cyphers reports from Minneapolis
• Stacey Dales reports from Pittsburgh
• Jeff Darlington reports from Houston
• Albert Breer reports from Washington

 

 

Warren Sapp, Steve Mariucci, Sterling Sharpe and Willie McGinest are featured this week on No Huddle tonight at 10:00 PM ET for a roundtable discussion. The four analysts will discuss the following topics:

 

• Is Tim Tebow the Broncos quarterback of the future?
• No Huddle crew debate Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh’s actions on Thanksgiving against the Packers
• Who gets the two Wildcard spots in the AFC?

 

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

“Andy Dalton is not a baby anymore. This is a dangerous team.” – Steve Mariucci on rookie quarterback Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals

“What I’m saying is Ndamukong Suh is a very aggressive player, and what he did on Thanksgiving is uncalled for. Deplorable.” – Sterling Sharpe on Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh

The latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast airs on NFL Network Thursday, December 1 at 2:30 PM ET, with a replay on Saturday, December 3 at 1:30 PM ET.

Cornerback for the undefeated Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers Charles Woodson joins the podcast for a discussion on the possibility of going 16-0, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, the success of the University of Michigan football team and Urban Meyer going to Ohio State.

Media personality Adam Carolla appears in-studio for the second time on the podcast to discuss his beloved St. Louis Rams , as well as the Dallas Cowboys and the changes he would make to NFL goalposts.

Los Angeles Times NFL reporter Sam Farmer joins Eisen to discuss the Jacksonville Jaguars ownership change and the future of the NFL in Los Angeles.

Lastly, Jim Brockmire returns to countdown the top plays of the month of November.

Below are quotes from this edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast:

“It was more so his reaction after the game that caught everybody off guard than even the stomp, and his explanation of what happened. So I think that there was probably a message that had to be sent by Rodger Goodell and the NFL, that if you’re going to do something like that on the field then at least number one, own up to what you did, and then we’ll take care of business accordingly after that.” – Charles Woodson on Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh

“Going through that whole process we found out very quickly what kind of person he was and what he was going to mean to this team. All of the scrutiny that was surrounding him, being a guy that had to come in after an all-time great – a guy who was loved by 99% of everybody who is Packers fan…He stood in there tall and just came to work every day and as soon as he got in there, everyone understood the decision of why the Packers went the way they went.” – Charles Woodson on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

This edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast is now available for download on NFL.com and iTunes:

http://richeisen.nfl.com/2011/11/30/rich-eisen-podcast-charles-woodson-adam-carolla-jim-brockmire-and-sam-farmer/

 THIS WEEK ON PLAYBOOK

Friday 8:00 PM ET – AFC Playbook with Solomon Wilcots, Brian Baldinger, Joe Theismann and Matt Millen

• Joe Theismann on why Matt Ryan can have a big day against the Texans defense
• Brian Billick film study on how Cedric Benson can have success running the ball against the Steelers defense
• Why the Patriots can win their fourth consecutive game
• How the Dolphins defense can confuse Carson Palmer and end the Raiders’ three-game winning streak
• 2:00 Warning – A look at the fantasy impact running backs in the AFC North

 

Friday 9:00 PM ET – NFC Playbook with Solomon Wilcots, Brian Baldinger, Joe Theismann and Matt Millen

• Joe Theismann on how Drew Brees can carve up the Lions defense
• Brian Billick film study on how Aaron Rodgers can have success attacking the Giants defense
• How Tony Romo can lead the Cowboys to their fifth consecutive win
• Why the Broncos can win their fifth consecutive game
• 2:00 Warning – A look at the fantasy impact wide receivers in the NFC North
  

 

Following wins this week, the Dallas Cowboys (No. 8) and Atlanta Falcons (No. 9) move into the top 10 in NFL.com’s Week 13 Power Poll.

The undefeated Green Bay Packers remain atop the poll for the 13th consecutive week, while the New Orleans Saints move into the No. 2 spot.

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 Orleans Saints (3)

3. Baltimore Ravens (5)

T-4. San Francisco 49ers (2)

T-4. Pittsburgh Steelers (4)

6. New England Patriots (7)

7. Houston Texans (6)

8. Dallas Cowboys (13)

9. Atlanta Falcons (11)

10. Chicago Bears (8)

To view the entire poll, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8249377e/article/week-13-saints-ravens-49ers-steelers-looking-up-at-pack?module=HP11_cp   

 

Wednesday, November 30

12 NOON – NFL Films Presents: Guiding Lights

12:30 PM – NFL Replay: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – Week 12, 2011

2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live

2:30 PM – NFL Replay: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers – Week 12, 2011

4:00 PM – Walter Payton: A Football Life

5:00 PM – Around the League Live

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: Chicago Bears at Oakland Raiders – Week 12, 2011

9:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 12, 2011

10:00 PM – No Huddle

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Fantasy Live

12:30 AM – NFL Replay: Chicago Bears at Oakland Raiders – Week 12, 2011

2:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 12, 2011

2:30 AM – No Huddle

3:30 AM – NFL Films Presents: Guiding Lights

Thursday, December 1

12 NOON – Sound FX: Week 12, 2011

12:30 PM – NFL Replay: Chicago Bears at Oakland Raiders – Week 12, 2011

2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live

2:30 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

3:00 PM – No Huddle

4:00 PM – Around the League Live

6:00 PM – Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Sears – LIVE

8:00 PM – Thursday Night Football: Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks – LIVE

11:30 PM – Kay Jewelers Postgame

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Total Access

 

Friday, December 2

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Mobile Quarterbacks

1:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Draft Steals

2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live

2:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Best Foot Forward

3:00 PM – Bill Belichick: A Football Life – Part 1

4:00 PM – Bill Belichick: A Football Life – Part 2

5:00 PM – Around the League Live

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Playbook: AFC

9:00 PM – Playbook: NFC

10:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Clutch Quarterbacks

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Fantasy Live

12:30 AM – Playbook: AFC

1:30 AM – Playbook: NFC

2:30 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Revenge Games

3:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 12, 2011

 

Saturday, December 3

9:00 AM – NFL Films Presents: Best Foot Forward

9:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 12, 2011

10:00 AM – No Huddle

11:00 AM – Playbook Special Edition: Tim Tebow

11:30 AM – Playbook: AFC

12:30 PM – Playbook: NFC

1:30 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

2:00 PM – No Huddle

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Revenge Games

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Clutch Quarterbacks

5:00 PM – Playbook: AFC

6:00 PM – Playbook: NFC

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:30 PM – Reggie White & Jerome Brown: A Football Life

9:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Passing Seasons

10:30 PM – Playbook Special Edition: Tim Tebow

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12:30 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

1:00 AM – Reggie White & Jerome Brown: A Football Life

2:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Passing Seasons

Sunday, December 4

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, December 5

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: Pass Rushers

10:00 PM – The Coaches Show

10:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Most Versatile

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

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Total Access Monday Night Football Review

 

Tuesday, December 6

12 NOON – America’s Game: 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

1:00 PM – America’s Game: 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers

2:00 PM – NFL Fantasy Live

2:30 PM – Sound FX: Jerome Bettis

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Elusive Runners

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Passing 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: Jerome Bettis