This weekend, the potentially historic game between the Patriots and the Giants will be simulcast on NBC and CBS from the NFL Network. Here is an excerpt from the report:
The NFL has arranged with broadcast television partners CBS and NBC for an unprecedented three-way national simulcast of the NFL Network telecast of Saturday night’s New England Patriots at New York Giants game when the Patriots will try to become the first NFL team to go 16-0 in a regular season, NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL announced today.
“We have taken this extraordinary step because it is in the best interest of our fans,” Commissioner Goodell said. “What we have seen for the past year is a very strong consumer demand for NFL Network. We appreciate CBS and NBC delivering the NFL Network telecast on Saturday night to the broad audience that deserves to see this potentially historic game. Our commitment to the NFL Network is stronger than ever.”
I think they’re going overboard with 3 channels carrying the same game….but there is a writer’s strike, so that helps. Unfortunately, the 16-0 record plus Brady’s quest for 50 TD’s as well as Moss’ quest for 23 TD’s will have to be announced by Bryant Gumbel, who already had Tony Romo’s name wrong. Good for the NFL, and a nice way to get around the cable companies.
