Busy day today.
Yes, without a Thursday night game and the Monday night game played on Saturday, we’re left with just Sunday games today and next week. We have 11 games in the 1 p.m. ET window, three games in the late windows and one primetime game.
Why so many early games?
Luck of the draw and the NFL decided not to flex games out of the 1 p.m. even though it easily could have. Deadspin has a good article on this.
So what’s up with the blackouts for Week 16? Are there any?
Yes. Tampa-St. Pete is blacked out once again as the Bucs failed to sell out in time for the Rams game today. And one interesting note, the506.com points out that the Los Angeles CBS affiliate, normally required to carry San Diego Chargers road games, will air Cincinnati-Pittsburgh instead.
What are your Games of the Week?
So many to choose from. Cincinnati-Pittsburgh (Jim Nantz/Phil Simms) on CBS in the early window is one. Another is Washington-Philly (Thom Brennaman/Brian Billick/Laura Okmin) on Fox in what could be the last game at home for Eagles coach Andy Reid. And the Sunday night game on NBC, Niners-Seahawks (Al Michaels/Cris Collinsworth/Michele Tafoya).
Anything else?
Yes, the nominees for the 6th Annual Fang’s Bites NFL TV Awards will be announced on Christmas Day. Look for them.
Oooh! Fresh content on Christmas! Any more to add?
No, enjoy Week 16. And if you have to go shopping today, let’s be careful out there!
