Just like CBS, NBC Sports will carry two NFL preseason games, its usual Hall of Fame Game on August 7 and then one in Week 3 of the NFL Preseason. Both games will be called by Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Andrea Kremer. Of course, this is all dependent on whether the NFL can resolve its issues with the NFL Players Association. But we press on and here’s the press release from NBC Sports.
BEARS FACE RAMS IN HALL OF FAME GAME AS “SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” KICKS OFF NFL PRESEASON
Additional “Sunday Night Football” Preseason Matchup Features Saints-Raiders on Aug 28
NEW YORK – April 12, 2011 – The NFL announced its preseason schedule today and “Sunday Night Football” again kicks off the 2011 NFL preseason with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on Sunday, Aug. 7 with Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams taking on Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears.
The other “Sunday Night Football” preseason game announced today has the Oakland Raiders hosting Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Aug. 28. Coverage for both games begins at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst) – both nominated for 2011 Sports Emmy Awards, with Michaels being honored as this year’s Lifetime Achievement recipient – and Andrea Kremer (sideline reporter) will call the action.
ESPN’s preseason Monday Night Football schedule will be the last of our NFL press releases tonight.
