It looks like they are listing this Thursday Night game on CBS and NFL Network. Is this just the first 2 weeks? Usually you need NFL Network which I don't get at all. I usually go the sports bars on Thursday Nights. Can you get it on CBS all season long or this is just the first 2 weeks? Sometimes they do that "kick off the season" specials where you get more TV coverage early on then they try to shift you over to NFL Network so people will buy it and the NFL makes more money.
If anybody knows I would be interested to hear what you have heard.
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Sep 11, 2014 at 2:50 AM
- SanDiego49er
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Sep 11, 2014 at 5:37 AM
- JoRo
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I believe CBS bought an 8 game package. Some will be on both networks some on just NFL network.
Sep 11, 2014 at 5:38 AM
- SanDiego49er
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Originally posted by JoRo:
I believe CBS bought an 8 game package. Some will be on both networks some on just NFL network.
I see. So just certain games. But not all. First 8 weeks? Every other week? Random 8 games that they wanted?
Any pattern to it?
Sep 11, 2014 at 5:49 AM
- SanDiego49er
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http://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2014/02/05/cbs-nfl-thursday-night-football-tv-broadcast
CBS lands rights to NFL's Thursday Night Football package
Thursday Night Football is coming to broadcast television.
In early January, a report emerged that the NFL had begun shopping a one-year contract for its midweek game. Turner, FOX and NBC were all mentioned as possible landing spots, but the NFL's long-time broadcast partner CBS beat out the competition, the NFL announced Wednesday morning.
"NFL Network built Thursday into a night for NFL fans," said Commissioner Roger Goodell. "Our goal is to bring these games to more fans on broadcast television with unprecedented promotion and visibility for Thursday Night Football on CBS."
The deal calls for CBS to air eight Thursday night games early in the season, with the NFL Network broadcasting eight late in the season. The package will also include a double-header in Week 16, though the destination for those games is still unclear. As reported earlier, the deal spans just the 2014 season, with the NFL holding an option for a second year. The New York Times reported that the deal is believed to be worth at least $250 million.
Jim Nantz and Phil Simms will anchor CBS' broadcast, and that will become their primary focus, with each receiving a few Sundays off during the season, per the Times.
"The NFL is the most powerful programming in television," said Sean McManus, chairman for CBS Sports. "To add a primetime NFL package to our successful Sunday AFC package further strengthens our position in the sports marketplace."
CBS lands rights to NFL's Thursday Night Football package
Thursday Night Football is coming to broadcast television.
In early January, a report emerged that the NFL had begun shopping a one-year contract for its midweek game. Turner, FOX and NBC were all mentioned as possible landing spots, but the NFL's long-time broadcast partner CBS beat out the competition, the NFL announced Wednesday morning.
"NFL Network built Thursday into a night for NFL fans," said Commissioner Roger Goodell. "Our goal is to bring these games to more fans on broadcast television with unprecedented promotion and visibility for Thursday Night Football on CBS."
The deal calls for CBS to air eight Thursday night games early in the season, with the NFL Network broadcasting eight late in the season. The package will also include a double-header in Week 16, though the destination for those games is still unclear. As reported earlier, the deal spans just the 2014 season, with the NFL holding an option for a second year. The New York Times reported that the deal is believed to be worth at least $250 million.
Jim Nantz and Phil Simms will anchor CBS' broadcast, and that will become their primary focus, with each receiving a few Sundays off during the season, per the Times.
"The NFL is the most powerful programming in television," said Sean McManus, chairman for CBS Sports. "To add a primetime NFL package to our successful Sunday AFC package further strengthens our position in the sports marketplace."
Sep 11, 2014 at 7:11 AM
- lamontb
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Thursday night games suck.
Sep 11, 2014 at 7:33 AM
- Jcool
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Sep 11, 2014 at 10:46 AM
- 16to87
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Originally posted by lamontb:for the players as well as the fans
Thursday night games suck.
Sep 11, 2014 at 8:14 PM
- LasVegasWally
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Originally posted by lamontb:Thursday night games suck.
This.
Maybe I'm getting stuck in an old guy pattern BUT there has always been something special to look forward to on Sundays.
Being in the house when it's cold, or raining/snowing with friends & family watching football
on Sunday mornings & eating meals AROND THE tv while the game was on.
Thursday seems somehow uncomfortable.
[ Edited by LasVegasWally on Sep 11, 2014 at 8:16 PM ]
Sep 13, 2014 at 5:42 AM
- LifelongNiner
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Originally posted by 16to87:
Originally posted by lamontb:for the players as well as the fans
Thursday night games suck.
I agree. Thanksgiving is one thing (once a year) for only a few teams, but forcing everyone to do it throughout the season? All this talk about protecting players is BS.
Sep 13, 2014 at 10:21 AM
- Bluesbro
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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I agree. Thanksgiving is one thing (once a year) for only a few teams, but forcing everyone to do it throughout the season? All this talk about protecting players is BS.
The reverse of that is the teams get a mini bye after they play that game. What was totally unfair is the 49ers have to travel cross country to Baltimore a couple of years ago. Talk about unfair, and it showed.