Now to CBS. In this preview, we have analyst Phil Simms discussing the game he’ll call with Jim Nantz on Sunday which is the Cincinnati-Pittsburgh game at Heinz Field in Steel City.
Check it out below.
THE NFL ON CBS: WEEK 16 (SUNDAY, DEC. 23)
AUDIBLES WITH “NFL ON CBS” LEAD ANALYST PHIL SIMMS
The CBS Television Network, home of Super Bowl XLVII, continues its 53rd year broadcasting the NFL with coverage of THE NFL ON CBS on Sunday, Dec. 23 (1:00-7:00 PM, ET) beginning with THE NFL TODAY, the Network’s one-hour studio show (12:00 NOON-1:00 PM, ET), live from THE NFL TODAY studio in New York City.
THE NFL ON CBS lead announce team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms call the action live from the Cincinnati Bengals-Pittsburgh Steelers game from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa.Lance Barrow is the coordinating producer and lead game producer and Mike Arnold is the lead game director.
Sean McManus is Chairman, CBS Sports, and serves as Executive Producer of CBS Sports’ coverage of THE NFL ON CBS.Harold Bryant is Executive Producer and Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.
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PHIL SIMMS
(On Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh): There are always more than one key in these games. The big thing when you watch the Cincinnati Bengals play is their defense is what really jumps out. In a game like this where I don’t think there will be a lot of scoring, it’s about which defense can make the big plays; get turnovers, sack the quarterback; intercept a pass, cause a fumble. Pittsburgh is ranked No. 1, but the Bengals can rush the passer very well and have speed on the defensive side. So it’s going to be a great contest.
(Keys for Pittsburgh): It’s going to come down to the offensive side of the ball for Pittsburgh. Can they make the big plays with their wide receivers? We go over all these numbers in the NFL about quarterbacks who complete a certain percentage of their passes, but you need big pass plays in the NFL to win games. Last week they had a chance to beat the Dallas Cowboys because Ben Roethlisberger made some big plays in the passing game. Well, can they get that done against the Bengals? Again, there are a lot of determining factors in this game, but that will be one segment of this game that I’ll be watching closely.
On the NFL Today, Jim Rome makes an appearance to talk about the surprises and disappointments of 2012. In addition, former Steelers coach Bill Cowher talks with current Steelers QB Ben Roethlisburger.
“THE NFL TODAY’s” BILL COWHER SITS DOWN WITH STEELERS QUARTERBACK BEN ROETHLISBERGER IN PREVIEW OF CINCINNATI-PITTSBURGH GAME FOR WEEK 16 ON SUNDAY, DEC. 23
Jim Rome Talks Surprises and Disappointments of 2012 NFL Season
THE NFL ON CBS, home of Super Bowl XLVII and broadcasting its 53rd year of the NFL, continues its 2012 NFL season on Sunday, Dec. 23 (1:00-7:00 PM, ET) beginning with THE NFL TODAY (12:00 Noon-1:00 PM, ET).
THE NFL TODAY’s Bill Cowher, who coached Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh for three years and won a Super Bowl with him, sits down with the star quarterback before his must-win game this Sunday against division-rival Cincinnati.
It’s been a roller coaster season for the Steelers’ quarterback and his team. After starting 2-3, Pittsburgh won four straight, but in the win over Kansas City in Week 10 Roethlisberger suffered a sprained right shoulder and a dislocated rib which threatened his aorta. Without Roethlisberger, the Steelers lost two in a row before beating division rival Baltimore with back-up quarterback Charlie Batch. Since Roethlisberger came back, Pittsburgh has dropped two straight games and is now in danger of missing the playoffs for the second time in six seasons. Did Roethlisberger come back too soon from his injury? Is the offense running the way he wants it to? Will the Steelers make the playoffs? Jeff St. Arromand is the producer.
In addition, Jim Rome gives his unique perspective on the surprises and disappointments of the 2012 NFL season.
James Brown hosts THE NFL TODAY along with analysts Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Shannon Sharpe and Cowher, NFL TODAY Insider Jason La Canfora,as well as Lesley Visser reporting.
Eric Mann is senior producer and Bob Matina is director of THE NFL TODAY.
Sean McManus is Chairman, CBS Sports and serves as the Executive Producer for THE NFL ON CBS. Harold Bryant is Executive Producer and Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.
That is all. NFL on Fox’s preview is next.
