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NFL Network’s Schedule Through Tuesday

You have the NFL Network’s programs plus various NFL.com chats for the upcoming seven days.

NFL NETWORK & NFL.COM PROGRAMMING NOTES (10/20-10/26)

CHAT WITH NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL THURSDAY AT 4:00 PM ET ON NFL.COM

MARSHALL FAULK 1-ON-1 WITH VIKINGS RB ADRIAN PETERSON ON nfl gameday morning SUNDAY AT 9:00 AM ET

The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players Continues Countdown with Numbers 21-30, Thursday at 9:00 PM ET

Rich Eisen Interviews Jon Gruden and NFL Executive VP of Football Operations Ray Anderson on His NFL.com Podcast

The NFL Season: A Biography Presented by SAP Airs Saturday at 10:30 PM ET

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Takes Center Stage on NFL Network This Week

The dynamic Vikings running back nicknamed ‘AD’ for ‘all day’ is the focus this week on two NFL Network shows. Adrian Peterson sits down with NFL Network’s resident running back Marshall Faulk for NFL GameDay Morning’s ‘Sunday Sitdown’ at 9:00 AM ET where the two discuss Peterson’s progression in the Vikings offense, having QB Brett Favre back for a second year and the recent addition of WR Randy Moss.

As of Week 6, Peterson became the fourth Vikings player of all-time to reach 5,000 rushing yards and viewers get an inside look at dynamic running back in this week’s Sound FX: Best Of, which encores Friday at 1:00 PM ET.  The NFL Films-produced segment features a compilation of the best wired moments and sound bytes of Peterson on the field. 

In addition, Peterson and the Vikings’ upcoming game versus division rival Green Bay will be a topic of discussion on Playbook: NFC with Brian Billick, Sterling Sharpe and Brian Baldinger on Friday at 5:00 PM ET.

The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players Continues with Episode #8, Featuring Numbers 21-30 Thursday at 9:00 PM ET

Episode #8 of The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players debuts on NFL Network, Thursday at 9:00 PM ET, revealing numbers 21-30 on the list. Among the 10 players to be named this Thursday are three quarterbacks, including the youngest quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP honors, the last two of the Cowboys’ eight players on the list and a defensive icon who was as widely regarded for his work on the small screen as his accolades on the gridiron.

Tomorrow’s episode also features New York Yankees Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez who serve as presenters for two of the three quarterbacks unveiled. To preview the segment featuring Jeter, please visit:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/new-england-patriots/09000d5d81b6f161/Top-100-Tom-Brady

The first 70 players that have been revealed are as follows:

100. Joe Namath

99. Michael Strahan

98. Lee Roy Selmon

97. Derrick Brooks

96. Mel Hein

95. Larry Allen

94. Lenny Moore

93. Sam Huff

92. Michael Irvin

91. Fran Tarkenton

90. Kurt Warner

89. Ernie Nevers

88. Ed Reed

87. Elroy ‘Crazylegs’ Hirsch

86. Willie Davis

85. Marcus Allen

84. Joe Schmidt

83. Norm Van Brocklin

82. Ted Hendricks

81. Steve Young

80. Troy Aikman

79. Emlen Tunnell

78. Bruce Matthews

77. Tony Dorsett

76. Art Shell

75. Darrell Green

74. Marion Motley

73. Ozzie Newsome

72. Jonathan Ogden

71. Paul Warfield

70. Marshall Faulk

69. Bobby Bell

68. Mike Webster

67. Kellen Winslow

66. Willie Brown

65. Randy Moss

64. Herb Adderley

63. Jim Otto

62. Randy White

61. LaDainian Tomlinson

60. Terry Bradshaw

59. Mike Ditka

58. Steve Van Buren

57. Bart Starr

56. Eric Dickerson

55. Jack Ham

54. Forrest Gregg

53. Mike Singletary

52. Willie Lanier

51. Gene Upshaw

50. Terry Bradshaw

49. Mike Haynes

48. Red Grange

47. Ray Nitschke

46. Roger Staubach

45. Tony Gonzalez

44. Mel Blount

43. Alan Page

42. John Mackey

41. Rod Woodson

40. OJ Simpson

39. Gino Marchetti

38. Lance Alworth

37. Jim Thorpe

36. Raymond Berry

35. Chuck Bednarik

34. Deion Sanders

33. Sid Luckman

32. Jim Parker

31. Bruce Smith

The Top 100 is a ten-part series counting down the 100 greatest players in NFL history, as determined by a blue-ribbon panel of football experts, including former players, historians, scouts, team executives and writers. As each member of the Top 100 is revealed, their story is told by a single “presenter” – chosen from the worlds of sports, politics, film, television and literature – who possesses particular interest in that player and insight into his greatness.

THIS WEEK ON NFL GAMEDAY MORNING: Interview with Vikings RB Adrian Peterson

Sunday is NFL GameDay on NFL Network, starting at 9:00 AM ET with NFL GameDay Morning. Host Rich Eisen joins Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin and Warren Sapp for the first and most comprehensive pregame show every Sunday.

• ‘Sunday Sitdown’: Marshall Faulk 1-on-1 with Vikings RB Adrian Peterson
• Michael Lombardi reports from Atlanta for Bengals-Falcons
• Kara Henderson reports from Chicago for Redskins-Bears
• Jason La Canfora reports from Miami for Steelers-Dolphins
• Albert Breer reports from LP Field for Eagles-Titans

THIS WEEK ON AROUND THE LEAGUE and NFL TOTAL ACCESS: Interview with Jets LB Jason Taylor

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Wednesday, October 20

Around the League:

• Interview with Larry Weisman of Redksins.com
• Interview with the Miami Herald’s Jeff Darlington

NFL Total Access:

• LB Jason Taylor on Jets Cam
• Around the League with Jason La Canfora
• Scott Hanson reports from the Minnesota Vikings training facility

Thursday, October 21

NFL Total Access:

• Scott Hanson reports from the Minnesota Vikings training facility
• Albert Breer reports from the New England Patriots training facility
• Around the League with Jason La Canfora

The NFL Season: A Biography Airs Saturday at 10:30 PM ET

NFL.com’s original webisode series The NFL Season: A Biography makes its television network debut Saturday at 10:30 PM ET. The half-hour show is a compilation of the series’ first four webisodes, giving viewers an unprecedented panoramic view of the NFL season, from the first kickoff to the final whistle; the fifty-yard line to the upper deck; and the training room to the board room.

Among some of the sights, sounds and storylines touched upon on The NFL Season: A Biography is a unique look into Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs and some of the NFL’s most passionate fans and the drama-filled days surrounding Redskins QB Donovan McNabb’s return to Philadelphia in Week 3.

For more information on The NFL Season: A Biography, please visit: http://www.nfl.com/more/the-season/episode-2?module=HP_cp2

THIS WEEK ON PLAYBOOK: A Look at Giants-Cowboys, Steelers-Dolphins, Patriots-Chargers, Raiders-Broncos, Redskins-Bears and Vikings-Packers Matchups

Wednesday 6:00 PM ET – Playbook with Mike Mayock, Sterling Sharpe and Solomon Wilcots

• Kudos to Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall
• How the Cowboys can save their season
• Why Big Ben has the Steelers offense running like clockwork

Thursday 6:00 PM ET – AFC Playbook with Brian Billick, Sterling Sharpe and Brian Baldinger:

• Why the Steelers can dominate the Dolphins
• Why the Patriots don’t miss Randy Moss
• What’s wrong with the Chargers
• How the Broncos can salvage their season

Friday at 5:00 PM ET – NFC Playbook with Brian Billick, Sterling Sharpe and Brian Baldinger:

• Why the Bears offense will continue to struggle
• How the Giants defense can shut down the Cowboys
• Why Aaron Rodgers will be on the run from the Vikings defense

Episode #6 of ‘The Rich Eisen Podcast’ Features Interviews with Monday Night Football Game Analyst Jon Gruden, NFL Executive VP of Football Operations Ray Anderson and Radio and Television Personality Dennis Miller

NFL Network host RICH EISEN posted his sixth podcast of the season, featuring an interview with Monday Night Football game analyst JON GRUDEN who shared his thoughts on returning to an NFL sideline and why his alarm clock is always set for 3:17 AM. Also RAY ANDERSON discusses the league crackdown on illegal hits and other potential rule changes to further promote player safety.

Eisen is also joined by radio and television personality DENNIS MILLER, who provides his unique take on the latest headlines from around the NFL.

For more information on ‘The Rich Eisen Podcast,’ please visit http://richeisen.nfl.com/?module=HP_spotlight or go to iTunes to download the latest episode.

THIS WEEK ON NFL.COM: Chat with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Thursday & NFL Fantasy LIVE Sunday at 11:30 AM ET

Wednesday, October 20

• CHAT: Mike Mayock (11:30 AM ET)
• CHAT: Jason La Canfora (12 NOON ET)

Thursday, October 21

• CHAT: Steve Wyche (12 NOON ET)
• CHAT: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (4:00 PM ET)

Friday, October 22

• CHAT: Fantasy Focus (12 NOON ET)
• CHAT: Vic Carucci (2:00 PM ET)

Sunday, October 24

• 11:30 AM ET – NFL Fantasy LIVE with Michelle Beisner, Michael Fabiano and Dave Dameshek delivers the most up to date information for your fantasy team to have a record-setting day.

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

Wednesday, October 20

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans (HD)

9:15 PM – NFL Replay: Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers (HD)

10:30 PM – Sound FX: 2010, Week 6 (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – Playbook (HD)

Thursday, October 21

12 NOON – Playbook (HD)

1:00 PM – NFL Replay: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans (HD)

2:15 PM – NFL Replay: Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers (HD)

3:30 PM – Sound FX: 2010, Week 6 (HD)

4:00 PM – Around the League (HD) – LIVE

6:00 PM – Playbook: AFC (HD)

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players – Episode 7 (HD)

9:00 PM – The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players – Episode 8 (HD) – DEBUT

10:00 PM – Playbook: AFC (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

Friday, October 22

12 NOON – Playbook: AFC (HD)

1:00 PM – Sound FX: Adrian Peterson (HD)

1:30 PM – America’s Game: 1985 Chicago Bears (HD)

2:30 PM – Sound FX: 2010, Week 6 (HD)

3:00 PM – Around the League (HD) – LIVE

5:00 PM – Playbook: NFC (HD)

6:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

7:00 PM – Canadian Football League: Montreal Alouettes vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (HD) – LIVE

10:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Gunslingers

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

Saturday, October 23

9:00 AM – The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players – Episode 7 (HD)

10:00 AM – The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players – Episode 8 (HD)

11:00 AM – Playbook: NFC (HD)

12 NOON – NFL Films Presents: The Ups & Downs of Football (HD)

12:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Gunslingers

1:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Defenses

2:30 PM – Sound FX: 2010, Week 6 (HD)

3:00 PM – The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players – Episode 7 (HD)

4:00 PM – The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players – Episode 8 (HD)

5:00 PM – Playbook: NFC (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: AFC (HD)

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Lefty Quarterbacks (HD)

9:30 PM – The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players – Episode 8 (HD)

10:30 PM – The NFL Season: A Biography (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

Sunday, October 24

‘NFL GameDay’

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 Overtime (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

Monday, October 25

3:00 PM – NFL Replay Real-Time: 2010, Week 7 (HD)

4:00 PM – Around the League (HD) – LIVE

6:00 PM – Up to the Minute (HD)

6:30 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:30 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

9:00 PM – NFL Follies: Super Duper Football Follies

10:00 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

10:30 PM – NFL Follies: Phenomenal Football Follies

11:30 PM – NFL Total Access: Monday Night Football Pressers (HD)

Tuesday, October 26

12 NOON – NFL Replay Real-Time: 2010, Week 7 (HD)

1:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Lefty Quarterbacks (HD)

2:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Gunslingers

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Defenses

4:00 PM – Around the League (HD) – LIVE

6:00 PM – Playbook (HD)

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

Field Pass Block (8:00-11:00 PM ET)

8:00 PM – NFL Replay (HD)

9:15 PM – NFL Replay (HD)

10:30 PM – Sound FX: Andy Reid (HD)

One more NFL Network announcement coming up.