Vikings safety Joshua Metellus listens to music with his headphones while warming up before a Bengals-Vikings game on Sunday, September 21, 2025. (📸 Photo courtesy of David Berding/Getty Images)
| ● Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Highlights for the Week 9 edition of the "NFL on Fox: Field Pass" include:
- An NFC North clash (Vikings vs. Lions), two NFC contenders taking the field at Lambeau (Panthers, Packers), and a pair of all-AFC matchups (Broncos vs. Texans & Jaguars vs. Raiders) highlight the Week #9 NFL on Fox singleheader on Sunday, November 2.
- "Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars" kicks off Fox's Sunday coverage at 11:00 AM ET with Charissa Thompson, Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, & three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman.
- Pregame studio programming resumes at 12:00 PM ET with "Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC" featuring co-hosts Curt Menefee & Terry Bradshaw, joined by analysts and Hall of Famers Howie Long & Michael Strahan, and insider Jay Glazer. (Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski to multiple regular appearances throughout the season.)
- Courtland Sutton and the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos (6-2) visit C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans (3-4) on Sunday, November 2, at 1:00 PM ET.
- Divisional Duel in Detroit: Aidan Hutchinson, who recently signed a multi-year contract extension, leads the well-rested Detroit Lions (5-2) against Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) on Sunday, November 2, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox.
- Learning at Lambeau: Two NFC contenders square off in a pivotal mid-season NFC conference battle as Micah Parsons and the NFC-leading Green Bay Packers (5-1-1) host Nic Scourton and the Carolina Panthers (4-4) on Sunday, November 2, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox.
The NFL on Fox has regional action for the second consecutive week this Sunday, November 2. This time, Fox features several games from the Week #9 NFL schedule. Five games appear on this week's slate. At 1:00 PM ET, the game choices include Vikings vs. Lions, Broncos vs. Texans, & Panthers vs. Packers. Two games comprise the late afternoon singleheader slot at 4:05 PM ET — Saints vs. Rams and Jaguars vs. Raiders. Which game will Fox send to your local market this Sunday, and which announcing crew is broadcasting the contest? Find out right here on the Week #9 edition of the NFL on Fox: Field Pass.
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.
Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions (5-2) return from their bye week to host Josh Metellus and the rival Minnesota Vikings (3-4) on Sunday, November 2, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, with the lead "NFL on Fox" crew of Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, & Tom Rinaldi covering the NFC North matchup. The Lions have won five in a row over the Vikings, their longest streak since claiming the first five meetings from 1961 to 1963. The Lions are 2-1-1 following a bye week under head coach Dan Campbell.
Nick Chubb and the Houston Texans (3-4) host P.J. Locke and the Denver Broncos (6-2) on Sunday, November 2, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, called by Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), three-time Super Bowl champion Daryl "Moose" Johnston (analyst), & Allison Williams (reporter). The Broncos won their fifth straight game last week, dumping the Cowboys 44-24, at Empower Field at Mile High. Broncos QB Bo Nix passed for four touchdowns last week vs. the Cowboys, and Broncos rookie RB RJ Harvey added three scores on the ground in the Week 8 victory over Dallas as well. The Broncos lead the league with 36 sacks. Plus, they have only permitted eight sacks against them so far through eight games. Texans HC DeMeco Ryans earned a win over his employer as the Texans claimed a 26-15 home win over the 49ers last week. The Texans have won three of their past four games, including home wins over the Titans (Week 4) and the 49ers (Week 8). The Texans lead the league in scoring defense (14.7 points per game allowed).
Jordan Love and the NFC-best Green Bay Packers (5-1-1) host Tetairoa McMillan (rookie) and the Carolina Panthers (4-4) on Sunday, November 2, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, with Adam Amin, Greg Olsen, & Pam Oliver. The Packers conquered the Steelers 35-25 last week on "Sunday Night Football" thanks to Love tossing three touchdown passes. Carolina's impressive three-game winning streak came to an end last week with a significant defeat, losing to the Bills by a score of 40-9. Panthers RB Rico Dowdle rushed for 54 yards last week vs. the Bills. Panthers LB Trevin Wallace had 1st sack of the season last week. Packers LB Micah Parsons had 59 sacks in his first 70 games, tied for the sixth most in NFL history (since 1982). In Week 8 vs. the Steelers, Packers QB Jordan Love joined Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre as the only Packers quarterbacks with 350+ passing yards, zero interceptions, and zero sacks taken in a single game.
Josh Hines-Allen and the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) return from their traditional London sojourn with an AFC battle against Eric Stokes and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) on Sunday, November 2, at 4:05 PM ET on Fox, with Chris Myers teaming up with Mark Schlereth & Kristina Pink for the all-AFC encounter from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Both teams are back from their bye last weekend. In their most recent match during Week #7, the Jaguars suffered a significant defeat against the Rams, with a final score of 35-7. Jaguars WR/DB Travis Hunter (rookie) piled up career highs of eight grabs and 101 yards, and scored his first touchdown in England. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has at least one 20-plus yard completion in 60 consecutive games, the second-longest active streak in the league. Similarly, the Raiders experienced a rough loss, being shut out 31-0 by Kansas City in Week #7, before their break from competitive play. The Las Vegas defense has tackled 43 tackles for loss in 2025, the sixth most in the NFL among defensive units. Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (rookie) has forced 34 missed tackles in 2025, according to Next Gen Stats, the third most in the NFL.
Davante Adams and the Los Angeles Rams (5-2) seek a third straight win as they host Rashid Shaheed and the hapless New Orleans Saints (1-7) on Sunday, November 2, at 4:05 PM ET on Fox, featuring play-by-play commentator Kenny Albert, analyst and Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma, and sideline reporter Megan Olivi. The Rams creamed the Jaguars 35-7 in London before the team's Week 8 bye. The Saints were drilled 23-3 by the Buccaneers in Week #8. Saints WR Chris Olave ranks fourth in the NFL with 52 receptions through eight games of play. Saints DE Chase Young, who missed the first five games of the season due to a calf injury, has accumulated seven tackles during two weeks against the Bears & Buccaneers. A few Sundays ago in London, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford equaled his career-best performance by throwing five passing touchdowns in a game against the Jaguars. Rams S Kam Curl led the squad with 10 total tackles against the Jaguars in the Week #7 London game.
For additional information about this year's national broadcast schedule of NFL games televised by Fox, as well as the weekly 506 Sports Maps that I regularly use to create these articles, please visit the links attached 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=9
The broadcast schedule and commentator assignments for the Week #9 NFL regional coverage on Fox are presented below. As always, all information included here is subject to change.
- NFL on Fox — Field Pass | NFL Announcers & Regionalization (Fox) | Week #9 — NFL on Fox: Singleheader | Sunday, November 2, 2025 (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)
⮞ 11:00 AM ET (Pregame):
| ✳ Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars - Charissa Thompson, Charles Woodson, Julian Edelman - Fox
⮞ 12:00 PM ET (Pregame):
| ✳ Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC - Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Jay Glazer - Fox
⮞ 1:00 PM ET (Regional Coverage — Early):
- vs. -
| 🞹 Minnesota Vikings (3-4) at Detroit Lions (5-2) — Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi — Fox
- Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) [plus Alaska]
- 46% of Markets Include: Albany, Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Dayton, Detroit, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Hartford, Kansas City, Lexington, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Minneapolis, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Richmond, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, Tampa, Tucson, Tulsa, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach
- vs. -
| 🞹 Denver Broncos (6-2) at Houston Texans (3-4) — Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams — Fox
- Distribution: Regional (see below)
- 13% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Houston, San Antonio
- vs. -
| 🞹 Carolina Panthers (4-4) at Green Bay Packers (5-1-1) — Adam Amin, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver — Fox
- Distribution: Regional (see below)
- 11% of Markets Include: Charlotte, Des Moines, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Milwaukee, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, St. Louis
⮞ 4:05 PM ET (Regional Coverage — Late):
- vs. -
| 🞹 Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) — Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Kristina Pink — Fox
- Distribution: Regional (see below)
- 20% of Markets Include: Boston, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Providence, Sacramento, San Francisco
- vs. - 
| 🞹 New Orleans Saints (1-7) at Los Angeles Rams (5-2) — Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi — Fox
- Distribution: Regional (see below) [plus Hawaii]
- 10% of Markets Include: Fresno, Los Angeles, Mobile, New Orleans, San Diego
UPDATES:
⁎ Columbus, OH: MIN/DET to JAX/LV (Fri.)
⁎ Chicago, IL: NO/LAR to MIN/DET (Thu.)
⁎ Wichita, KS; Eugene and Bend, OR: MIN/DET to DEN/HOU (Thu.)
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