Let’s do the previews from the National Football League’s TV partners for this weekend of postseason play. NFL Network’s two pregame shows will be aired on Saturday and Sunday in advance of the postseason doubleheaders.
Here’s what NFL Network is saying about the two games and where it’s assigning its reporters this weekend.
DIVISIONAL ROUND EDITIONS OF NFL NETWORK’S NFL GAMEDAY FIRST & NFL GAMEDAY MORNING
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Sitdown Interview on ‘NFL GameDay Morning’ Saturday at 12 Noon ET
‘NFL GameDay First’ – Saturday at 10:00 AM ET & Sunday at 7:00 AM ET
‘NFL GameDay Morning’ – Saturday at 12 Noon ET & Sunday at 9:00 AM ETNFL Network provides comprehensive ‘GameDay’ coverage of the Divisional Round of the playoffs. On Saturday, January 11, NFL GameDay First airs at 10:00 AM ET, followed by a 4.5-hour edition of NFL GameDay Morning at 12 Noon ET.
On Sunday, January 12, NFL Network is first on the field with NFL GameDay First at 7:00 AM ET, followed by NFL GameDay Morning at 9:00 AM ET.
Saturday Edition of NFL GameDay First
Host: Melissa Stark
Co-Host/Analyst: Sterling Sharpe|
Analysts: Shaun O’Hara, Brian BillickFeatured on Saturday’s edition of NFL GameDay First:
- Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots
- NFL Network analyst and three-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, Willie McGinest joins NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones in New England to discuss how the Patriots will scheme for Colts quarterback Andrew Luck
- Who has done more with less this season: Andrew Luck or Tom Brady?
- How will the Colts try to attack Patriots quarterback Tom Brady?
- How will the Patriots game plan for Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton?
- NFL Network’s Mark Kriegel examines how Julian Edelman is the next man up at wide receiver for Tom Brady
- New Orleans Saints vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Will the Saints defense prevent Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch from going into “Beast Mode?”
- What kind of impact will the rain have on the Saints, and how debilitating will the noise in Seattle be?
- What are the keys to Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s success this year?
- Will the Saints be able to run the ball against the Seahawks’ defensive front?
- Will Saints quarterback Drew Brees have any success throwing the ball against the Seahawks’ secondary?
- First Tailgate
- Chef Jack McDavid cooks up Boston Baked Beans with Avocado Puree
- Shaun O’Hara provides the recipe for a Patriots win over the Colts
- Live reports from Steve Wyche for Saints-Seahawks and Kimberly Jones for Colts-Patriots
- Preview of Sunday’s Divisional Round games
- Picks and score predictions for Saturday’s games
Saturday Edition of NFL GameDay Morning
Host: Rich Eisen
Analysts: Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp, Michael Irvin, Willie McGinest (New England), Darren Sharper (Seattle)
NFL Media Insiders: Ian Rapoport, Mike Silver (Seattle)Featured on Saturday’s edition of NFL GameDay Morning:
- NFL Network’s Steve Cyphers sits down with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson
- New Orleans Saints vs. Seattle Seahawks
- How will the Saints handle the rain and the 12th Man in Seattle?
- NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner demonstrates how tough it is to play in Seattle by calling plays with simulated crowd noise
- NFL Media’s Mike Silver examines head coach Sean Payton’s return to the Saints after a one-year suspension
- Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots
- Is the rivalry between the Colts and Patriots over, or can Colts quarterback Andrew Luck resurrect it?
- Marshall Faulk & Michael Irvin debate who they would want as quarterback on the final drive of the game – Tom Brady or Andrew Luck?
- Feature on Patriots quarterback Tom Brady – Current Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, and former Patriots Deion Branch, Troy Brown, Christian Fauria and David Patten discuss playing with Brady
- NFL GameDay Morning discusses the similarities between Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick
- How have the San Diego Chargers found success against Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning over his career?
- Under the Radar Players for the Divisional Round
- NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport & Mike Silver provide the latest news from around the league
- Bold Predictions
- Live reports
- Steve Wyche, Darren Sharper & Mike Silver from Seattle for Saints-Seahawks
- Kim Jones & Willie McGinest from New England for Colts-Patriots
- Jeff Darlington from Charlotte for 49ers-Panthers
- Stacey Dales from Denver for Chargers-Broncos
Host: Melissa Stark
Co-Host/Analyst: Sterling Sharpe
Analysts: Shaun O’Hara, Brian BillickFeatured on Sunday’s edition of NFL GameDay First:
- Highlights and analysis of Saturday’s Divisional Round games
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers
- Will the Panthers defense be able to account for 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree?
- NFL GameDay First examines the evolution of the quarterback position through the play of Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton
- Is 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s running ability based on his ability to read defenses or pure athleticism?
- Why Panthers quarterback Cam Newton doesn’t have to be Superman to defeat the 49ers
- San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos
- What are the expectations for Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers?
- Will Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning overcome his problems of being “one-and-done” in the playoffs?
- Have the Chargers cracked the code to defending Peyton Manning?
- NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport provides the latest news and injury updates
- Live reports from Jeff Darlington for 49ers-Panthers and Stacey Dales for Chargers-Broncos
- Picks and score predictions for Sunday’s games
Host: Rich Eisen
Analysts: Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp, Michael Irvin, Terrell Davis (Denver)
NFL Media Insiders: Ian Rapoport, Mike SilverFeatured on Sunday’s edition of NFL GameDay Morning:
- Highlights and analysis of Saturday’s Wild Card games
- San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos
- NFL Network’s Mark Kriegel looks at Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s legacy
- NFL Network’s Steve Cyphers examines the unique bond between Peyton Manning and former Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton
- How the game against the Chargers will affect Peyton Manning’s legacy
- The NFL GameDay Morning crew looks at Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers’ road back to the playoffs
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers
- Quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton through the eyes of the Panthers’ and 49ers’ defenses
- The NFL GameDay Morning crew discuss what they expect from Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in his first playoff game
- Analysis of 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s ability to step up in the playoffs
- Steve Mariucci discusses the importance of tight end Vernon Davis for the 49ers offense
- Michael Irvin demonstrates why 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree has some of the best hands in the NFL
- NFL Films looks back at the best motivational speeches in NFL history captured on camera
- NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport & Mike Silver provide the latest news from around the league
- Live reports
- Jeff Darlington from Charlotte for 49ers-Panthers
- Stacey Dales & Terrell Davis from Denver for Chargers-Broncos
Saturday & Sunday Editions of NFL GameDay Scoreboard & NFL GameDay Final
On Saturday, January 11, NFL GameDay Scoreboard airs at 7:30 PM ET, with hosts Dan Hellie and Jenn Brown, and analyst Jamie Dukes providing highlights and analysis of the Saints-Seahawks game, and a preview of Colts-Patriots.
At 11:00 PM ET, NFL GameDay Final recaps Saturday’s Divisional Round games and looks ahead to the final games of the weekend on Sunday. Chris Rose hosts and is joined by analysts Deion Sanders and LaDainian Tomlinson.
On Sunday, January 12, NFL GameDay Scoreboard airs at 4:00 PM ET, with hosts Dan Hellie and Jenn Brown, and analysts Jamie Dukes and Heath Evans providing highlights and analysis of the 49ers-Panthers game, and a preview of Chargers-Broncos.
At 7:30 PM ET, NFL GameDay Final recaps the entire Divisional Round and provides the first look at the upcoming Championship Games. Rich Eisen and Chris Rose host, and are joined by analysts Deion Sanders, Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin, Steve Mariucci, Kurt Warner and LaDainian Tomlinson.
Fox’s preview is next.
