NFL on CBS: Field Pass | Broadcast Schedule and Distribution Breakdown | 2024 Regular Season, Week 8 - Sunday, October 27, 2024 (CBS Doubleheader)

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (#22) smiles while talking with the media. (Baltimore Sun)

Sunday, October 20, 2024

• The NFL on CBS continues their 2024 regular season schedule with a must-see Week #8 doubleheader on Sunday, October 27, including Eagles at Bengals (1:00 PM ET) & Bears at Commanders (4:25 PM ET).

• "The NFL Today" previews all of the Week #8 game action with James Brown, Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan, Bill Cowher and Jonathan Jones, starting at 12:00 PM (ET) on CBS.

• Several current division leaders are set for Week #8 games on CBS, including the AFC South leading Houston Texans (5-2), AFC North leading Baltimore Ravens (5-2), the undefeated AFC West leading Kansas City Chiefs (6-0) & the NFC East leading Washington Commanders (5-2).

• Fresh off a well-deserved NFC Player of the Week award, Saquon Barkley and his Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) strive for their third straight win against Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) on Sunday, October 27 at 1:00 PM (ET) on CBS, featuring the commentary crew of Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn.

• In the national doubleheader window, two up and coming from the NFC square off at Northwest Stadium as rookie Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears (4-2) visit the speedster Terry McLaurin and the surprisingly good Washington Commanders (5-2) on Sunday, October 27 at 4:25 PM (ET) on CBS, with CBS dispatching their top crew of Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson to handle the call.

From a Super Bowl 50 re-match (Panthers vs. Broncos), to an interesting interconference matchup between the Eagles and Bengals, to several divisional showdowns (Chiefs vs. Raiders, Ravens vs. Browns, Colts vs. Texans and Jets vs. Patriots), CBS has something for everybody as the network prepares for a Week #8 doubleheader this Sunday, October 27.

The NFL on CBS has a busy SEVEN-game slate this weekend, including the following matchups: Ravens vs. Browns (1:00 PM ET), Colts vs. Texans (1:00 PM ET), Jets vs. Patriots (1:00 PM ET), Eagles vs. Bengals (1:00 PM ET), Bears vs. Commanders (4:25 PM ET), Chiefs vs. Raiders (4:25 PM ET) and Panthers vs. Broncos (4:25 PM ET). Supplemental information about this weekend's NFL on CBS coverage will be provided in the following paragraphs.

The main "headliner" for CBS on this doubleheader Sunday coming up is the late afternoon game between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders (4:25 PM ET). This matchup, which was recently flexed from an original 1:00 PM ET start to a 4:25 PM ET start, features a pair of clubs opening up plenty of eyes across the NFL landscape in 2024. 🎙 Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst) & Tracy Wolfson (reporter) will be on Sunday's Bears-Commanders television call for CBS.

Before the games begin, CBS will head to the studio for "The NFL Today" pregame show at 12:00 PM (ET). The one-hour pregame show will discuss the top news and storylines entering Week #8. Veteran host James Brown anchors the program, alongside analysts Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan, and Bill Cowher. Lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones also appears on the show to provide the latest news and information from around the National Football League.

At 1:00 PM (ET), CBS heads out to the various NFL stadiums across the country for the first part of the doubleheader. Four games will be regionalized in this window, including Eagles at Bengals, Ravens at Browns, Colts at Texans and Jets at Patriots. Additional details regarding these four games will be announced in the paragraphs to follow this one.

A pair of teams on two-game winning streaks clash in Cincinnati as A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) travel to Paycor Stadium this week for a matchup with Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) on Sunday, October 27 at 1:00 PM (ET) on CBS. This game is expected to be the "lead" early game in the CBS doubleheader, with 70% of the country scheduled to watch this interconference matchup. Eagles RB Saquon Barkley leads the team with five rushing touchdowns through six games. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is tied for 7th in the league with 11 total touchdowns (7 passing, 4 rushing). The Bengals have a top 10 stat in terms of points scored, averaging 25.4 points per game. Bengals QB Joe Burrow went 15-for-25 for 181 yards and two touchdowns in a 21-14 win over the Browns in Week 7. 🎙 Sunday's Eagles-Bengals game will be on CBS, with Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst) and Evan Washburn (reporter) calling the action.

For the second and final time this regular season, Joe Mixon and the Houston Texans (5-2) engage in a divisional battle with Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts (4-3) on Sunday, October 27 at 1:00 PM (ET) on CBS. The game is set to be aired in 11% of the country, with markets including Houston, Indianapolis & Nashville, just to name a few. CJ Stroud and the Texans received the hosting assignment this time, after the clubs met at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 1 (a 29-27 win for the Texans). Texans RB Joe Mixon had an exceptional performance in Houston's tough 24-22 loss to the Packers, running for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Colts QB Anthony Richardson (the second year man from Florida) went 10-for-24 for 129 yards in Week 7 during a 16-10 victory over the Dolphins. 🎙 Sunday's Colts-Texans game will be nationally televised on CBS, with Andrew Catalon (play-by-play) and three-time Pro Bowler Tiki Barber (analyst) in the booth, with AJ Ross (reporter) reporting from the field.

Following a international matchup last week, rookie quarterback Drake Maye and his New England Patriots (1-6) return stateside to square off against Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and the New York Jets (2-5) in a AFC East matchup on Sunday, October 27 at 1:00 PM (ET) on CBS. This game is set to go to 11% of the country, including Boston & New York City. Jets edge Will McDonald IV leads the AFC in sacks, with eight of them through Week 7. Jets RB Breece Hall has 307 receiving yards as of right now, the most among running backs in the NFL. This is expected to be the third start of Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye (#3 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft from North Carolina) following previous starts against the Texans in Week 6 and the Jaguars [in London] in Week 7. In two starts thus far, Drake has accounted for five touchdowns. The Patriots are struggling, to say the least, with six consecutive losses entering this game. 🎙 Sunday's Jets-Patriots game will be broadcasted by CBS, with Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst) and Aditi Kinkhabwala (reporter) describing the action.

Two AFC North teams step on the Huntington Bank Field gridiron this Sunday as Lamar Jackson and streaking Baltimore Ravens (5-2) take on David Njoku and the Cleveland Browns (1-6) on Sunday, October 27 at 1:00 PM (ET) on CBS. 8% of the nation will watch this game, including Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh & Washington DC. This is the first of two games between these divisional opponents this season. The Ravens, following a ugly 0-2 start, have now won five straight games to find themselves tied at the top of the AFC North standings (with the Steelers). The Ravens have the #1 offense (461.4 ypg) in football, led by two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. Browns RB Nick Chubb made his 2024 debut last week vs. the Bengals (21-14 loss), getting a rushing touchdown on that day. Browns TE David Njoku tied a career-high with 10 balls caught vs. the Bengals last week. 🎙 Calling Sunday's Ravens-Browns game on CBS is Tom McCarthy (play-by-play), Ross Tucker (analyst), Jay Feely (analyst) and Amanda Balionis (reporter).

Later in the day, at 4:25 PM (ET), the doubleheader on CBS continues with the national doubleheader window. The 4:25 PM (ET) window is filled with a full three-game slate of late afternoon matchups, including Bears at Commanders, Panthers at Broncos and Chiefs at Raiders. Stay tuned for quick summaries of every 4:25 PM (ET) matchup on CBS this week.

Washington, D.C. native and 2024 NFL Draft #1 overall pick Caleb Williams returns to home area/region as he leads the Chicago Bears (4-2) into Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland where they will face Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and the Washington Commanders (5-2) on Sunday, October 27 at 4:25 PM (ET) on CBS. This is the "lead" late game for CBS, with 52% of the country set to be assigned to this matchup. As you know, both of these squads are off surprising starts to open up 2024. The Bears are carrying some recent momentum into Week 8's game, winning three straight games before the team's Week 7 bye week. Bears QB Caleb Williams leads the team with 1,317 passing yards through six games. Bears WR DJ Moore is tied for the team led with three receiving touchdowns. Commanders LB Dante Fowler Jr. had an interception last week in the team's dominant 40-7 win over the Panthers. Commanders QB and 2024 NFL Draft #2 overall pick Jayden Daniels, is questionable, due to a rib injury he suffered last week vs. the Panthers (if Daniels can't go, backup QB Marcus Mariota would start in his place). 🎙 Jim Nantz (play-by-play), former NFL quarterback Tony Romo (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (reporter) handle Sunday's Bears-Commanders television broadcast for CBS.

Patrick Mahomes and the defending two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (6-0) look to remain unbeaten as they travel to Las Vegas to play Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) on Sunday, October 27 at 4:25 PM (ET) on CBS. A good sized portion of the country is set to observe this game, as 40% of the country is pegged for this game, including Boston, Buffalo, Kansas City, Las Vegas, San Francisco & St. Louis, among others. This is the first of two matchups between these two teams this season. The Chiefs entered this game with a perfect 6-0 record following a 28-18 win over the 49ers last week. Since entering the league back in 2016, Chiefs DT Chris Jones leads all defensive tackles in passes defensed (37). This is the first week since the Chiefs acquired five-time Pro Bowler DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans. Alexander Mattison and the Raiders are looking to stop a three-game losing streak, which includes a 20-15 loss to the Rams last week. 🎙 Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), former NFL quarterback Trent Green (analyst) & Melanie Collins (reporter) provide commentary for Sunday's Chiefs-Raiders broadcast on CBS.

Second year quarterback Bryce Young is back in the starting lineup as the Panthers starting quarterback as the Carolina Panthers (1-6) head to the Mile High City for a Week 8 meeting with Javonte Williams and the Denver Broncos (4-3) on Sunday, October 27 at 4:25 PM (ET) on CBS. 8% of the country will watch this matchup, including Charlotte & Denver. Bryce Young is expected to start this weekend's game with the Broncos following a car accident involving fellow QB Andy Dalton that took place earlier this week, resulting in Dalton getting a sprained right thumb. Bryce was previously the Panthers' starter at QB during the 2023 season and for the first two weeks of the 2024 season, because Young was benched in favor of Dalton. Courtland Sutton and the Broncos have found a nice rhythm after a tough 0-2 start, winning four of their last five games (the lone loss in this stretch coming to the Chargers in Week 6). 🎙 Play-by-play commentator Chris Lewis teams up with analyst and Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty and reporter Amanda Guerra for this Sunday's Panthers-Broncos call on CBS.

|| Links 🔗 to additional information/resources: 

• 2024 NFL on CBS Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2024/05/2024-nfl-on-cbs-schedule.html

• 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2024&wk=8

Now, here is the Week #8 NFL on CBS broadcast schedule, commentator lineup and game distribution! Remember, these items will be changing throughout the course of the week, so stay tuned for further updates! 

• NFL on CBS: Field Pass | Broadcast Schedule and Distribution Breakdown | 2024 Regular Season Week 8 - Sunday, October 27 (CBS Doubleheader) | (Subject to Change)

| 12:00 PM ET:

* The NFL Today - James Brown, Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan, Bill Cowher, Jonathan Jones - CBS

| 1:00 PM ET:

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* Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) (Primary) - Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn - CBS

- 70% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Fort Myers, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Lexington, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Tulsa, West Palm Beach

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* Indianapolis Colts (4-3) at Houston Texans (5-2) - Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, AJ Ross - CBS

- 11% of Markets Include: Austin, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Nashville, San Antonio

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* New York Jets (2-5) at New England Patriots (1-6) - Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala - CBS

- 11% of Markets Include: Albany, Boston, Buffalo, Hartford, New York City, Providence

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* Baltimore Ravens (5-2) at Cleveland Browns (1-6) - Tom McCarthy, Ross Tucker, Jay Feely, Amanda Balionis - CBS

- 8% of Markets Include: Baltimore, Cleveland, Norfolk, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Washington D.C.

Updates:

. Wheeling, WV: PHI-CIN to BAL-CLE (Fri.) - 0.104%

| 4:25 PM ET:

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* Chicago Bears (4-2) at Washington Commanders (5-2) (Primary) - Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson - CBS

- 52% of Markets Include: Albany, Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Dayton, Detroit, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Hartford, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Orlando, Philadelphia, Portland, Richmond, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, Tampa, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach

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* Kansas City Chiefs (6-0) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) - Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins - CBS

- 40% of Markets Include: Austin, Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Des Moines, Fresno, Houston, Kansas City, Lexington, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tucson, Tulsa

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* Carolina Panthers (1-6) at Denver Broncos (4-3) - Chris Lewis, Jason McCourty, Amanda Guerra - CBS

- 8% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Charlotte, Denver, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh

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

Mandatory credit to Chris Creamer (SportsLogos.Net) for the NFL team logos deployed during the publication process of this week's NFL on CBS press release.

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