A photo of Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) stretching. (Jaguars Wire - USA Today)
Hi, folks and welcome to the Week 8 edition of the broadcast schedule and NFL market listings report article.
This week, the fifth and final NFL Sunday for the month of October will be contested. That day will be Sunday, October 29. Once again, our friends over at CBS will have a doubleheader (1 PM ET and 4:25 PM ET) while FOX carries a singleheader for the second straight week (a game in your market at either 1 PM ET or 4 PM ET).
However, before I post the broadcast schedules and market listings, here is my offering for the Week 8 highlights.
- Week 8 Highlights:
* Christian Kirk (pictured above) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) look to continue their recent momentum as they take on Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) on Sunday, October 29 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. This matchup is very important considering the fact that this is an AFC Wild Card matchup (as of right now), plus a potential playoff preview in general. A huge statement game for both clubs here in the Steel City. Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst) & Evan Washburn (reporter) will provide commentary.
* Following their bye week, Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys (4-2) are back in action against Super Bowl champion Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams (3-4) on Sunday, October 29 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. The Cowboys look to win back-to-back games following their Week 6 Monday night win over the Chargers, while the Rams aim to rebound following a 24-17 Week 7 defeat to Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers. The talented duo of Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) and Greg Olsen (analyst) are on the call, with Erin Andrews (reporter) and Tom Rinaldi (reporter) sharing sideline duties.
* The two top picks of the 2023 NFL Draft square off against each other on Sunday, October 29 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. #1 overall pick Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers (0-6) host #2 overall pick CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans (3-3) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Also, expected to be in action is 2023 #3 overall draft pick Will Anderson Jr. of the Texans. Brandon Gaudin is on the play-by-play, alongside analyst Robert Smith and reporter Jennifer Hale.
* Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns (4-2) are coming off two emotional, but fun victories against San Francisco and Indianapolis. Now, can Kareem Hunt, Garrett, and the Browns fly out west and ground Geno Smith and the high flying Seattle Seahawks (4-2) group? Should be a terrific late afternoon game from the Pacific Northwest. Damn! This matchup should be on NBC's "Sunday Night Football" instead of that dreadful Bears-Chargers matchup, but that's not here or there. This game, scheduled for 4:05 PM ET on FOX on the afternoon of Sunday, October 29, will be called by Adam Amin (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst) & Pam Oliver (reporter).
* A re-match of Super Bowl 16 and Super Bowl 23 takes place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California this weekend. Fred Warner and the San Francisco 49ers (5-2) host Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) on Sunday, October 29 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS. Cincinnati is coming off a bye week in Week 7 and is looking for consistency and wins as the season reaches the midway point, while the San Francisco 49ers continue to lock down opposing offenses and often make dazzling plays on the offensive side. Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst) & Tracy Wolfson (reporter) narrate the play from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Now, Week 8 highlights out of the way, let's proceed to the broadcast schedules/market listings for CBS and FOX this weekend.
Check out the broadcast schedules for CBS and Fox here, plus my guy JP Kirby's (506 Sports) maps for the week:
Links Mentioned:
- CBS Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2023/05/2023-nfl-on-cbs-schedule.html
- FOX Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2023/05/2023-nfl-on-fox-schedule.html
- 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2023&wk=8
- Mandatory Credit for NFL team logos: SportsLogos.Net.
- CBS:
NFL on CBS: Doubleheader | Week 8
Sunday, October 29
* 12:00 PM (ET):
The NFL Today
James Brown, Phil Simms, Nate Burleson, Boomer Esiason, Bill Cowher & Jonathan Jones
* 1:00 PM (ET):
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. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) (Primary) - Ian Eagle, Charles Davis & Evan Washburn
69% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa & Washington D.C.
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. Atlanta Falcons (4-3) vs. Tennessee Titans (2-4) - Beth Mowins, James Lofton, Jay Feely & Amanda Guerra
12% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Charlotte, Greensboro, Memphis, Nashville & New Orleans
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. New York Jets (3-3) vs. New York Giants (2-5) - Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Matt Ryan & AJ Ross
11% of Markets Include: Buffalo, New York City & Philadelphia
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. New England Patriots (2-5) vs. Miami Dolphins (5-2) - Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta & Aditi Kinkhabwala
8% of Markets Include: Birmingham, Boston, Fort Myers, Hartford, Miami, Providence & West Palm Beach
* 4:25 PM (ET):
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. Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) vs. San Francisco 49ers (5-2) (Primary) - Jim Nantz, Tony Romo & Tracy Wolfson
74% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Fort Myers, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Tampa & West Palm Beach
74% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Fort Myers, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Tampa & West Palm Beach
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. Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) vs. Denver Broncos (2-5) - Kevin Harlan, Trent Green & Melanie Collins
20% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Salt Lake City, San Antonio & St. Louis
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. Baltimore Ravens (5-2) vs. Arizona Cardinals (1-6) - Chris Lewis, Ross Tucker & Justin Walters
6% of Markets Include: Baltimore, Phoenix & Washington D.C.
Rules Analyst: Gene Steratore
- FOX:
NFL on FOX: Singleheader | Week 8
Sunday, October 29
* 11:00 AM (ET):
FOX NFL Kickoff
Charissa Thompson, Julian Edelman, Charles Woodson, Michael Vick & Peter Schrager
* 12:00 PM (ET):
FOX NFL Sunday
Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski & Jay Glazer
* 1:00 PM (ET):
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. Los Angeles Rams (3-4) vs. Dallas Cowboys (4-2) (Primary) - Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews & Tom Rinaldi
42% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Austin, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Fort Myers, Fresno, Hartford, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis & Tampa
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. Minnesota Vikings (3-4) vs. Green Bay Packers (2-4) - Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma & Shannon Spake
12% of Markets Include: Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee & Minneapolis
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. Philadelphia Eagles (6-1) vs. Washington Commanders (3-4) - Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth & Kristina Pink
11% of Markets Include: Baltimore, Birmingham, Louisville, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Richmond, Washington D.C. & West Palm Beach
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. Houston Texans (3-3) vs. Carolina Panthers (0-6) - Brandon Gaudin, Robert Smith & Jennifer Hale
7% of Markets Include: Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Houston & Raleigh
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. New Orleans Saints (3-4) vs. Indianapolis Colts (3-4) - Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez & Laura Okmin
4% of Markets Include: Indianapolis & New Orleans
* 4:05 PM (ET):
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. Cleveland Browns (4-2) vs. Seattle Seahawks (4-2) - Adam Amin, Daryl Johnston & Pam Oliver
24% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Jacksonville, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence & Seattle
Rules Analyst: Dean Blandino
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