NFL on FOX: Field Pass (2024 Regular Season) | Broadcast Schedule and Distribution Breakdown | Week 5 - Sunday, October 6, 2024 (Regional Coverage)

Washington Commanders quarterback and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels (#5) looks on while holding a football in his hands. (📸: The Washington Post)

Monday, September 30, 2024

• The 2024 NFL on FOX season continues to roll along with a second consecutive week of regional coverage this Sunday (October 6), as the calendar flips to October. Week #5 sees five games on the network: Dolphins at Patriots, Browns at Commanders, Panthers at Bears, Raiders at Broncos and Cardinals at 49ers.

• The NFL on FOX begins Week 5 coverage with "FOX NFL Kickoff" at 11:00 AM (ET) with Charissa Thompson, Julian Edelman, Michael Vick, Charles Woodson, Peter Schrager, Colin Cowherd (contributor) & Cooper Manning (contributor).

• Live pregame coverage continues at 12:00 PM (ET) on FOX with "FOX NFL Sunday" featuring the cast of Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Rob Gronkowski & Jay Glazer.

• 2023 Heisman Trophy winner and #2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft Jayden Daniels is set to lace 'em up and continue his spectacular rookie season as his Washington Commanders (3-1) host the slumping Cleveland Browns (1-3) on Sunday, October 6 at 1:00 PM (ET) on FOX.

• Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel Sr., Jordan Mason and the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers (2-2) try to build off the much-needed dub over the Patriots last week when their division rival, the Arizona Cardinals (1-3) led by Kyler Murray and company, come into Levi's Stadium for a Week 5 visit on Sunday, October 6 at 4:05 PM (ET) on FOX.

As you may know, the month of 🍂 October is extremely busy for our friends over at FOX Sports. In addition to carrying NFL games during this month, they are also airing college football on a regular basis in addition to live coverage of the MLB postseason. This Sunday, October 6, FOX has their attention pointed towards the gridiron as the network presents regional coverage for the second straight weekend. During Week #5, FOX has five games scheduled: Browns at Commanders, Dolphins at Patriots, Panthers at Bears, Cardinals at 49ers and Raiders at Broncos. Each one of these matchups will be dissected in greater detail along with further details about Sunday's NFL on FOX coverage. Stay tuned!

Sunday's Week 5 NFL on FOX regional coverage is preceded by two live hours of pregame coverage, starting at 11:00 AM (ET) with "FOX NFL Kickoff". Charissa Thompson anchors the program alongside Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson, three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman, four-time Pro Bowler Michael Vick and insider Peter Schrager. In addition to Thompson, Edelman, Woodson, Vick & Schrager, Colin Cowherd and Cooper Manning will contribute segments during the show.

Then, one hour later, the pregame coverage continues with "FOX NFL Sunday" at 12:00 PM (ET) featuring co-hosts Curt Menefee and Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. Menefee and Bradshaw will be joined on-set by Hall of Famers Michael Strahan & Howie Long, plus four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski. Longtime FOX Sports stalwart Jay Glazer also appears on the program as the insider, furnishing viewers with immeasurable and pertinent information, injury news and more leading up to Sunday's early 1:00 PM (ET) kickoffs.

FOX shifts coverage from the studio to the field, beginning with the early 1:00 PM (ET) kickoffs for markets eligible to receive them. At 1:00 PM (ET) on FOX, the network plans to regionalize three games for the early Sunday timeslot - Browns vs. Commanders, Panthers vs. Bears and Dolphins vs. Patriots. So excited to be able to provide you guys with a little insight into all three of these games.

Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper and the Cleveland Browns (1-3) continue their three-road game trip against rookie sensation Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders (3-1) on Sunday, October 6 at 1:00 PM (ET) on FOX. The Browns have won the last two matchups between the sides, including the most recent one in 2022 (24-10 Browns win over the Commanders). The Commanders are looking for their 4-1 start since the 2008 season. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels leads the league in completion percentage at 82.1%. The Browns attempt to rebound following last week's 20-16 to the Raiders. 🎙 Jason Benetti (play-by-play), three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen (analyst) and Pam Oliver (reporter) handle Sunday's Browns-Commanders game for FOX.

Jaylen Waddle and the Miami Dolphins (1-3) strive to snap their three-game losing streak against Deatrich Wise Jr. and the New England Patriots (1-3) on Sunday, October 6 at 1:00 PM (ET) on FOX. Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle has the most receiving yards by a Dolphins player in his first 50 career games (Waddle with 3,561 receiving yards). Patriots DL Deatrich Wise Jr. has recorded a sack in each of the Patriots' last two games (Week 3 vs. the Jets and Week 4 vs. the 49ers). 🎙 On the call for Sunday's Dolphins-Patriots game on FOX will be Chris Myers (play-by-play), former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez (analyst) & Kristina Pink (reporter).

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears (2-2) look to jump over the .500 mark when they host Diontae Johnson and the Carolina Panthers (1-3) on Sunday, October 6 at 1:00 PM (ET) on FOX. The Bears are trying to carry their strong running game from last week's win over the Rams (a 24-18 win) to this game right here against the Panthers. Bears RB D'Andre Swift rushed for 93 yards and one touchdown on 16 attempts in Week 4. The frustrated Panthers seek a momentum shifting victory to try to salvage this already bad season. 🎙 Kenny Albert handles play-by-play commentary with analyst and Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma. Megan Olivi contributes from the sidelines.

For those of you scheduled to get a late game only, coverage for these games begins at 4:00 PM (ET) on FOX with a 4:05 PM (ET) kickoff time. Two divisional battles are pegged for FOX's late Week 5 schedule - Cardinals at 49ers and Raiders at Broncos. Let's take a deep dive into these two Sunday contests.

Following a rare three-game homestand, Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals (1-3) are back on the road facing a NFC West divisional foe this week in Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers (2-2). The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, with a 4:05 PM (ET) kickoff on FOX. The Cardinals look to grab their second division win already after a Week 2 win over the Rams at State Farm Stadium. The 49ers look to beat Arizona for the fifth straight time in the series and improve to 21-14 at home against the Cardinals. 49ers RB Jordan Mason was a major reason why the 49ers bested the Patriots last week, 30-13, rushing 24 times for 123 yards and scoring a touchdown in the process. In four games, Cardinals rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. has 15 receptions for 243 yards and four touchdowns. 🎙 The lead NFL on FOX crew has Sunday's Cardinals-49ers call - Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter) & Tom Rinaldi (reporter).

Ameer Abdullah and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-2) head to the Mile High City for a divisional matchup with Courtland Sutton and the Denver Broncos (2-2) on Sunday, October 6 at 4:05 PM (ET) on FOX. 🎙 Commentary for Sunday's Raiders-Broncos game on FOX will be given by Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), three-time Super Bowl champion Daryl Johnston (analyst) & Laura Okmin (reporter).

|| 🖇 Links to additional resources:

• 2024 NFL on FOX Schedule (national broadcast schedule): https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2024/05/2024-nfl-on-fox-schedule.html

• 506 Sports Maps (maps/distribution): https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2024&wk=5

This week's (Week #5) installment of the NFL on FOX broadcast schedule, announcer assignments and distribution splits is located below for viewing purposes. Remember, any detail that I mention between the release of this week's article (Monday) and Sunday's games (Sunday) is subject to change without notice.

• NFL on FOX: Field Pass (2024 Regular Season) | Broadcast Schedule and Distribution Breakdown | Week 5 - Sunday, October 6, 2024 (Regional Coverage) | Subject to Change

- 11:00 AM ET:

. Fox NFL Kickoff - Charissa Thompson, Julian Edelman, Michael Vick, Charles Woodson, Peter Schrager, Colin Cowherd (contributor), Cooper Manning (contributor) - FOX

- 12:00 PM ET:

. Fox NFL Sunday - Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski, Jay Glazer - FOX

- 1:00 PM ET:

 - vs -

. Cleveland Browns (1-3) at Washington Commanders (3-1) - Jason Benetti, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver - FOX

- 32% of Markets Include: Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Richmond, San Antonio, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, Washington D.C.

 - vs -

. Carolina Panthers (1-3) at Chicago Bears (2-2) - Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi - FOX

- 20% of Markets Include: Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Raleigh, St. Louis

 - vs -

. Miami Dolphins (1-3) at New England Patriots (1-3) - Chris Myers, Mark Sanchez, Kristina Pink - FOX

- 9% of Markets Include: Albany, Boston, Fort Myers, Hartford, Miami, Orlando, Providence, West Palm Beach

- 4:05 PM ET:

- vs -

. Arizona Cardinals (1-3) at San Francisco 49ers (2-2) (Primary) - Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi - FOX

- 33% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Des Moines, Fresno, Houston, Jacksonville, Lexington, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Tampa, Tucson, Tulsa

 - vs -

. Las Vegas Raiders (2-2) at Denver Broncos (2-2) - Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Laura Okmin - FOX

- 6% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas

Updates:

. Des Moines, IA: CAR-CHI to ARI-SF (Fri.)

. Panama City, FL: ARI-SF to MIA-NE (Fri.)

. New Orleans, LA; San Antonio, TX: ARI-SF to CLE-WSH (Thu.)

- 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net (logos) & 506 Sports (maps/distribution):

Mandatory credit to Chris Creamer (SportsLogos.Net) for the NFL team logos that were consumed during the publication process (editing) of this week's NFL on FOX press release.

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