Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts (#1) looks on from the sidelines during an Eagles vs. Rams game on Sunday, November 24, 2024. (📸 Photo courtesy of Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images)
| 🞙 Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Highlights for the Week #8 edition of the NFL on Fox Field Pass include:
- Regional coverage dots the NFL on Fox schedule on Sunday, October 26, with a five-game schedule including Bills-Panthers (1:00 PM ET), Giants-Eagles (1:00 PM ET), Browns-Patriots (1:00 PM ET), 49ers-Texans (1:00 PM ET), & Buccaneers-Saints (4:05 PM ET).
- The table for Sunday's NFL on Fox coverage will be set on "Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars" at 11:00 AM ET, featuring host Charissa Thompson, three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman, & Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson.
- The final word before Sunday's games begin will be offered during "Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC" at 12:00 PM ET on Fox, with co-hosts Curt Menefee and Terry Bradshaw alongside Hall of Famers Howie Long and Michael Strahan. Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski makes regular appearances throughout the season. Insider Jay Glazer shares news and information from around the league in the moments before kickoff.
- Teams that are on a heater play on Fox this weekend, including the Carolina Panthers (vs. Buffalo Bills) and the New England Patriots (vs. Cleveland Browns). Carolina has won three straight games, while New England has racked up wins in their last four games.
- Placed In The NFC East: Saquon Barkley and the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) host Kayvon Thibodeaux and the New York Giants (2-5) on Sunday, October 26, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox.
- Crown Charlotte For Providing The Goods: An underrated Week 8 matchup takes place in Charlotte, as Keon Coleman and the Buffalo Bills (4-2) visit Derrick Brown and the Carolina Panthers (4-3) on Sunday, October 26, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox.
Hey, guys! It's time for the Week #8 edition of the "NFL on Fox: Field Pass"! On Sunday, October 26, Fox will regionally televise five game matchups to various Fox stations across the country. There will be five games on the Fox docket. These games, which will be shown at either 1:00 PM ET or 4:05 PM ET, include Giants-Eagles (1:00 PM ET), 49ers-Texans (1:00 PM ET), Browns-Patriots (1:00 PM ET), Bills-Panthers (1:00 PM ET), & Buccaneers-Saints (4:05 PM ET). Which game will you be watching on Fox come Sunday, and which announcing team has been assigned to that particular matchup? Carry on with this article for the answer.
This week's edition of "NFL on Fox: Field Pass" will feature the broadcast schedule for Sunday. It will provide in-depth previews of each NFL game airing on Fox, along with distribution splits that illustrate how the games will be divided among different regions.
Fox starts the day with "Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars" at 11:00 AM ET on Fox. "Fox NFL Kickoff" showcases Charissa Thompson as the host, accompanied by Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Charles Woodson, as well as three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman. This program provides a preview of the day's NFL action, featuring one-on-one interviews with key NFL newsmakers, reports from NFL game venues, breaking news, and updates.
After "Fox NFL Kickoff" signs off, stay tuned for the legendary "Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC" show at 12:00 PM ET on Fox. "Fox NFL Sunday" features a Pro Football Hall of Fame cast of legendary analysts. Veteran broadcaster Curt Menefee hosts alongside four-time Super Bowl champion Terry Bradshaw. Joining them on the desk are Pro Football Hall of Famers Howie Long and Michael Strahan, with four-time Super Bowl champion and four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski appearing regularly throughout the season. Bradshaw and Long are original members from the inaugural 1994 season. NFL on Fox insider Jay Glazer joins the Fox NFL Sunday crew, delivering exclusive insights and breaking news across the league. In addition to the talent listed, the show has news, highlights, predictions, and insightful conversations.
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) conclude their season series against Theo Johnson and the New York Giants (2-5) on Sunday, October 26, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, with Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), & Tom Rinaldi (reporter) calling the game from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Giants RB Cam Skattebo (rookie) scored three TDs as the Giants doubled up the Eagles 34-17 on October 9. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith (PHI) combined for over 300 yards receiving and three scores in a Week 7 win over the Vikings.
Josh Allen and the stumbling Buffalo Bills (4-2) visit Rico Dowdle and the red-hot Carolina Panthers (4-3) on Sunday, October 26, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, with Adam Amin joining three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver for the broadcast. The Bills return to the field following their bye week. In Buffalo's last game, they fell 24-14 to the Falcons on "Monday Night Football". Carolina, on the other hand, is feeling great after last week's 13-6 win on the road vs. the Jets. With a victory on Sunday, Bills QB Josh Allen can pass Hall of Fame quarterbacks Peyton Manning (80) and Ben Roethlisberger (80) for the fourth-most regular-season wins by a quarterback in his first eight seasons in NFL history. Bills (and former Panthers) LB Shaq Thompson led the team with 10 tackles vs. the Falcons in Week 6. Carolina, since Week 16 last season, has won four straight games at Bank of America Stadium. With a victory this week, the Panthers will post five straight home wins for the first time since the 2017-18 (10 straight home dubs split between two seasons). Panthers RB Rico Dowdle is one of three players, alongside Colts RB Jonathan Taylor and Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, with at least 500 scrimmage yards (511) at home this season.
Milton Williams and the New England Patriots (5-2) welcome Devin Bush and the Cleveland Browns (2-5) to Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 26, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, called by play-by-play announcer Chris Myers, analyst and three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth, and sideline reporter Kristina Pink. The Browns pummeled the Dolphins, 31-6, in Week #7. The Patriots keep winning, folks! Last week, they dominated vs. the Titans, winning that game by a final score of 31-13. Browns QB Dillon Gabriel (rookie) is the sixth quarterback in the Super Bowl era with at least 100 pass attempts and no interceptions over his first three starts, joining Tom Brady, Case Keenum, Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon, C.J. Stroud, and Carson Wentz. Browns S Grant Delpit had his 1st sack of the season last week vs. the Dolphins. Patriots QB Drake Maye leads the NFL with a 75.2 completion percentage (152 of 202) this season. The Patriots have permitted 20 points or fewer in each game throughout their current four-game winning streak and are aiming for their first five-game winning streak since the 2021 season.
Tatum Bethune and the San Francisco 49ers (5-2) visit CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans (2-4) in Week #8 on Sunday, October 26, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox. Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Daryl "Moose" Johnston (analyst), & Allison Williams (reporter) will be in Houston for this interconference game. Despite a season filled with crippling injuries and loads of adversity, the 49ers handled the Falcons 20-10 last week on "Sunday Night Football". Houston is facing a short week and tons of questions after a 27-19 loss to the Seahawks on 'Monday Night Football" last week. 49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey racked up more than 200 yards from scrimmage and scored twice as San Francisco took down Atlanta 20-10 on October 19. 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown had a season-high 5 tackles in Week 7. Texans S Calen Bullock had his first interception of the year last week vs. the Seahawks. Texans RB Nick Chubb has 60+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3.
Tez Johnson and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) have an NFC South battle this week against Chase Young and the New Orleans Saints (1-6) on Sunday, October 26, at 4:05 PM ET on Fox, with Kenny Albert, Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma, & Megan Olivi on the call. Last week, during "Monday Night Football," the Buccaneers suffered a defeat against the Lions, with a final score of 24-9. The Saints lost 26-14 to the Bears at Soldier Field last Sunday. The Buccaneers have won five of their last six games against the Saints. Buccaneers WR Mike Evans will be sidelined indefinitely after breaking his clavicle during Tampa Bay's 24-9 loss to Detroit in Week 7. Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry had 5th PD & 2nd TFL of season last week. Saints TE Juwan Johnson had 5 catches for a season-high 79 yards last week vs. the Bears.
If you would like to learn more about this year's NFL on Fox Schedule and the weekly 506 Sports Maps that will be used for these weekly articles, please check out the following links below.
Links Mentioned 🔗:
- 2025 NFL on Fox Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2025/05/2025-nfl-on-fox-schedule.html
- 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2025&wk=8
This week's (Week #8) broadcast lineup and commentator assignments for the NFL on Fox are presented below.
- NFL on Fox: Field Pass | NFL Announcers & Regionalization (Fox) | Week #8 — NFL on Fox: Singleheader | Sunday, October 26, 2025 (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)
⮞ 11:00 AM ET:
| ✳ Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars - Charissa Thompson, Charles Woodson, Julian Edelman - Fox
⮞ 12:00 PM ET:
| ✳ Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC - Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Jay Glazer - Fox
⮞ 1:00 PM ET:
| ✳ New York Giants (2-5) at Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) - Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi - Fox
- Distribution: Primary [Most Stations]
- 43% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Birmingham, Dallas, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Lexington, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Richmond, Scranton, St. Louis, Tulsa, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach
| ✳ San Francisco 49ers (5-2) at Houston Texans (2-4) - Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams - Fox
- Distribution: Regional (see below)
- 24% of Markets Include: Austin, Des Moines, Fresno, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, Tucson
| ✳ Buffalo Bills (4-2) at Carolina Panthers (4-3) - Adam Amin, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver - Fox
- Distribution: Regional (see below)
- 10% of Markets Include: Buffalo, Charlotte, Denver, Greensboro, Greenville, Kansas City, Raleigh
| ✳ Cleveland Browns (2-5) at New England Patriots (5-2) - Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Kristina Pink - Fox
- Distribution: Regional (see below)
- 8% of Markets Include: Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Hartford, Pittsburgh, Providence
⮞ 4:05 PM ET:
| ✳ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) at New Orleans Saints (1-6) - Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi - Fox
- Distribution: Regional (see below)
- 15% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Fort Myers, Miami, Mobile, New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa
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