We have Fox Sports’ NFL preview for Week 4 and this includes the return of Gus Johnson to the NFL as his College Football on Fox crew will be in Kansas City tomorrow. Also, Craig Bolerjack from Fox’s college football crew will crossover to call Atlanta-Seattle after calling Arizona-USC on Saturday. We have the press release and the announcing assignments plus the regional splits for Sunday’s action.
It’s all below.
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Vick’s Postgame Comments Don’t Sit Well With NFL on FOX Rules Analyst Mike PereiraNFC EAST TAKES CENTERSTAGE DURING NFL ON FOX’S WEEK 4 ACTION – Week 4 of the 2011 NFL on FOX season has its focus squarely on the NFC East on Sunday, Oct. 2 as FOX Sports presents singleheader coverage of eight games—each presented in true HD. Coming off a hard-fought victory on Monday night, the Cowboys’ Tony Romo leads his 2-1 Dallas team at home against Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and the undefeated Lions. Joe Buck, Troy Aikman & Pam Oliver call all the action from Cowboys Stadium. Gus Johnson makes his return to the NFL this weekend with Charles Davis and Tim Brewster. After calling Saturday night’s Texas at Iowa State game on FX, the trio will make the three-hour dive to Kansas City where they will call the Vikings at Chiefs game. The Cam Newton show registered its first victory last Sunday and looks for another as the Panthers travel to Chicago to take on Jay Cutler and the Bears. With initial fears of broken hand quelled, Michael Vick is expected to quarterback the Eagles from Lincoln Financial Field against the 49ers while the Redskins look to rebound from their first loss as they take on Sam Bradford and the Rams in St. Louis. Drew Brees and the Saints are in Jacksonville to battle the Jaguars. Also, the Chiefs host the Vikings to round out the 1:00 PM ET NFL games on FOX. The 4:00 PM ET window opens with the Giants traveling to the desert to take on the Cardinals. Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa call the action from University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Also, the Falcons face the Seahawks in Seattle.
Coverage begins at 12:00 PM ET with America’s most-watched Sunday afternoon pregame show, FOX NFL SUNDAY. Terry Bradshaw and Curt Menefee co-host the Emmy Award-winning program and are joined by analysts Howie Long, Michael Strahan and Jimmy Johnson. NFL Insider Jay Glazer presents the latest league news and scoops from the FOX NFL SUNDAY studio while comedic prognosticator Frank Caliendo contributes his weekly “Frank’s Picks” segment. FOX Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira is also on hand to go over any impactful officiating issues. This week’s edition of “The Journey,” which opens the show, is narrated by NFL Legend Jim Brown. Pam Oliver sits down with the Cowboys Tony Romo to discuss another headline-filled season in Big D.
For instant updates during the week and games from the entire NFL on FOX crew, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NFLONFOX. Follow the NFL on FOX on-air personalities @Jay_Glazer, @JimmyJohnson, @CurtMenefee, @MikePereira, @MichaelStrahan, @TroyAikman, @KennyAlbert, @CoachBillick, @TimBrewster, @CFD22 (Charles Davis), @DarylJohnston, @The_ChrisMyers, @LauraOkmin, @ChadPennington, @TimRyan99 & @TonySiragusa on Twitter as they provide insight and analysis all weekend. Fans can gain more access to exclusive FOX Sports content by logging on to www.facebook.com/foxsports.
Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys, Joe Buck, Troy Aikman & Pam Oliver, going to 35% of USA, 1:00PM
Cowboys Stadium – Arlington, TX
MARKETS INCLUDE: Albuquerque, Austin, Boston, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Fort Myers, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Providence, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, Tampa, Tulsa, West Palm Beach
Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears, Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick & Laura Okmin, going to 12% of USA, 1:00PM
Soldier Field – Chicago, IL
MARKETS INCLUDE: Charlotte, Chicago, Greensboro, Greenville, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Raleigh
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, Ron Pitts & Jim Mora, going to 9% of USA, 1:00PM
Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA
MARKETS INCLUDE: Philadelphia, Sacramento, San FranciscoWashington at St. Louis Rams, Chris Myers & Tim Ryan, going to 7% of USA, 1:00PM
Edward Jones Domes – St. Louis, Mo
MARKETS INCLUDE: Baltimore, Norfolk, Richmond, St. Louis, WashingtonNew Orleans Saints at Jacksonville Jaguars, Sam Rosen & Chad Pennington, going to 4% of USA, 1:00PM
EverBank Field – Jacksonville, FL
MARKETS INCLUDE: Birmingham, Jacksonville, New OrleansMinnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs, Gus Johnson, Charles Davis & Tim Brewster, going to 4% of USA, 1:00PM
Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City, MO
MARKETS INCLUDE: Kansas City, MinneapolisNew York Giants at Arizona Cardinals, Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston & Tony Siragusa, going to 19% of USA, 4:05PM
University of Phoenix Stadium – Glendale, AZ
MARKETS INCLUDE: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Hartford, Houston, New York, Phoenix, PittsburghAtlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks, Craig Bolerjack & John Lynch, going to 9% of USA, 4:05PM
CenturyLink Field – Seattle, WA
MARKETS INCLUDE: Atlanta, Nashville, Portland, SeattlePEREIRA REFLECTS ON VICK’S CRITIQUE OF OFFICIALS – Following Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick complained that he isn’t protected and isn’t treated the same as other QB’s in the league by NFL referees. Following those comments, former VP of NFL officiating and current NFL on FOX rules analyst, Mike Pereira joined SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Radio earlier this week and dismissed Vick’s statement. “It actually took me back to my job in New York when I worked for the league and there were constant complaints by the Eagles, whether it was [Donovan] McNabb at QB or whether it was Vick. They clearly complained more than any other team,” said Pereira. Pereira went on to say that Vick’s style on the field leaves him vulnerable to getting hit more than other QB’s in the league. “He’s a quarterback that’s on the move; he is going to get hit more. Yes, there are a couple that may be missed but the idea that a ton of them are missed and that he’s hit late all the time is absurd.”
Another Fox Sports press release coming up after this.
