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| Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (#1) looks on during a matchup between the Eagles and Bears from Soldier Field in Chicago on September 28, 2026. (Inquirer.com) |
| ⏵ Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (Press Release):
🟄 Highlights:
- Sundays are football 🏈! Fox Sports prepares for MONSTER Week #4 slate, including Rams vs. Eagles in a featured matchup from the National Football Conference.
- Sunday’s pregame coverage begins with Fox NFL Kickoff at 11:00 AM ET, featuring Charissa Thompson, Julian Edelman, & Charles Woodson.
- Two hours of live pregame programming continues with the legendary Fox NFL Sunday at 12:00 PM ET, with Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Rob Gronkowski, Michael Strahan & Jay Glazer.
- This week’s Fox lineup includes Rams-Eagles (1:00 PM ET), Cowboys-Texans (1:00 PM ET), Packers-Buccaneers (1:00 PM ET), Jets-Bears (1:00 PM ET) & Dolphins-Vikings (4:05 PM ET).
- We Meet Again, Huh? (Rams-Eagles): Davante Adams and the Los Angeles Rams (1-2) fly east to square off against DeVonta Smith and the Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) as these two teams meet for the fifth consecutive season on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox & Fox One.
Welcome to Week #4 of the NFL on Fox: Field Pass! The NFL on FOX: Field Pass is an informational guide and weekly broadcast schedule series published online that details regional NFL game distributions, commentator assignments, and pregame lineups for Fox Sports.
This Sunday, October 4, Fox will air five games on a regional basis. A Week #4 singleheader is coming your way. Leading this off at 1:00 PM ET, the game choices are Packers at Buccaneers, Jets at Bears, Rams at Eagles, and Cowboys at Texans. For those of you set to receive a game at 4:05 PM ET, the Dolphins will face the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Join us for a sneak peek at this week’s Fox schedule through NFL on Fox: Field Pass! Let’s go! 😤
And now, stay tuned for a preview of this week’s NFL on Fox broadcast schedule for the Week #4 singleheader:
⬥ NFL on Fox — 2026 NFL Regular Season: Week #4 | Fox Singleheader — Sunday, October 4 — Schedule Preview:
🞹 Pregame | Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars | Sunday, 11:00 AM ET (8:00 AM PT) on Fox & Fox One:
Start your football Sunday with “Fox NFL Kickoff”, the start of Fox’s weekly two-hour pregame block, at 11:00 AM ET/8:00 PM PT. Live from Los Angeles, veteran host Charissa Thompson takes the reins, with Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson and three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman joining her as studio analysts. Insider Jay Glazer provides viewers with critical information about Sunday’s matchups. Contributors Colin Cowherd and Cooper Manning regularly join the show with feature segments. Fox NFL Kickoff provides the first word on Sunday’s games, live reports from NFL game venues, breaking news, interviews with NFL newsmakers, and much more.
🞹 Pregame | Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC | Sunday, 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT) on Fox & Fox One:
The legendary Sunday pregame staple, Fox NFL Sunday, now in its 33rd season, airs for one hour at 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT, live from Fox’s Los Angeles studios. Curt Menefee and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw co-host the show, alongside Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, fellow Hall of Famer Howie Long, and four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski. Longtime NFL on Fox insider Jay Glazer joins the cast to provide news and information from around the league before kickoff. Fox NFL Sunday gives viewers pregame predictions, interviews, feature stories, analysis, and the very latest breaking news.
🞹 Singleheader — Early Game Only | Rams at Eagles, Cowboys at Texans, Jets at Bears, Packers at Buccaneers | Sunday, 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT) on Fox & Fox One:
For most of you, your local Fox station will air an early singleheader game beginning at 1:00 PM ET. Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles (1-2) host Blake Corum and the Los Angeles Rams (2-1) in notable early game action. Additional 1:00 PM ET game matchups on Fox include Cowboys vs. Texans from Houston, Jets vs. Bears in Chicago, and Packers vs. Buccaneers from Tampa.
Continue going through the article for game capsules.
► Rams (1-2) vs. Eagles (2-1) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET on Fox & Fox One:
Cooper DeJean and the Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) suit up against Kobie Turner and the visiting Los Angeles Rams (1-2) from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox & Fox One. Philly comes in 2-1 after an embarrassing 27-7 loss in Chicago on Monday night, while Los Angeles is 1-2 after last Sunday evening’s 30-26 defeat to the Broncos.
Fox’s top team of Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter) & Tom Rinaldi (reporter) will have the call of Rams-Eagles from Philadelphia.
► Cowboys (1-2) vs. Texans (0-3) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT) on Fox & Fox One:
Javonte Williams and the Dallas Cowboys (1-2) get ready to play Will Anderson Jr. and the winless Houston Texans (0-3) as two clubs from the Lone Star State collide from Houston’s Reliant Stadium on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT on Fox & Fox One.
Kenny Albert (play-by-play) leads Fox’s Cowboys-Texans announcing team, joined by three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen (analyst) and veteran reporter Pam Oliver (sidelines).
Of course, the Cowboys are fresh off a tough 34-31 loss to the Ravens down in Brazil last Sunday. Once again, the Cowboys’ defense was a major letdown, as that unit couldn’t be trusted when it was needed down the stretch. DC Christian Parker and the Cowboys’ D have plenty of work to do. However, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott tossed his 250th career touchdown pass last week despite the difficult outcome. Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb finished last week’s game vs. the Ravens with 7 catches for 112 yards.
The Texans dropped last week’s game, 19-17, to the Indianapolis Colts in AFC South action. Times are tough for Houston, as the team finds itself three games below. 500 already and a loss to the Cowboys on Sunday basically could put Houston in a hole that would be too difficult to overcome. Houston’s defense tried its best to power the Texans to a win. The Texans’ defense put C.J. Stroud and company in a great position at the Colts’ 40-yard line on the Texans’ first possession, thanks to a strip-sack by Will Anderson Jr. Despite that, Houston would eventually turn the ball over in four plays.
► Jets (1-2) vs. Bears (2-1) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT) on Fox & Fox One:
Breece Hall and the New York Jets (1-2) travel to the Windy City to face Montez Sweat and the Chicago Bears (2-1) on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT on Fox & Fox One.
Tim Brando (play-by-play), Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees (analyst) & Kristina Pink (reporter) will call the Jets-Bears game from Soldier Field in Chicago.
The Jets fell to the Lions, 31-24, in Week #3. QB Geno Smith and the Jets offense needed a moment to get settled in. After a tough start, Smith went to work for the Jets, throwing for 321 yards on 31-for-37 with three touchdown passes. Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq (rookie) produced the best game of his NFL career to date, finishing with 105 yards and his first-ever NFL receiving touchdown on seven receptions. The Jets MUST find a way to turn tight losses into victories.
The Bears are coming off a dominant 27-7 win over the Eagles on “Monday Night Football”, thanks to a tremendous performance from Bears QB Case Keenum. Bears QB Case Keenum is the second player aged 38 or older with two-plus passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in a prime-time contest, joining Tom Brady (Week 5, 2018, against the Colts). The Bears aligned under center on 58% of their offensive snaps last week against Philadelphia, their highest rate since Week 14 of the 2025 season. Bears WR Luther Burden caught seven passes for 61 yards and a touchdown reception in Week 3. Burden has 60+ receiving yards in 2 of the last 3 games.
► Packers (1-2) vs. Buccaneers (0-3) — Sunday, 1:00 PM ET on Fox & Fox One:
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers (1-2) meet Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox & Fox One.
Sunday’s Packers-Buccaneers contest features commentary from Chris Myers (play-by-play), Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma (analyst) & Jen Hale (field reporter).
The Packers were crushed by the Falcons, 35-14, on “Thursday Night Football” last week at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Green Bay dropped their home opener at Lambeau Field for the first time since the 2012 season. Unfortunately, the Packers played last week with Micah Parsons (knee) and Josh Jacobs (Commissioner’s Exempt List). Plus, several offensive injuries plagued the Packers too. Packers QB Jordan Love threw for 312 yards & 2 TDs last week against the Falcons. Love faced heat and was inaccurate with some throws.
The Buccaneers narrowly lost to the Vikings, 23-16, in Week #3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Buccaneers will be without QB Baker Mayfield (thumb), who was injured in last Sunday’s home loss to Minnesota. Tampa Bay will now turn to 23-year-old Jalon Daniels, a rookie from the University of Kansas. In limited action last week, Daniels went 0-for-3 with an interception tossed. Tampa Bay has to win to get back into the NFC South race, with all four teams currently below .500. Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving had 58 scrimmage yards (46 rushing, 12 receiving) against the Vikings in Week 3.
🞹 Singleheader — Late Game Only | Dolphins at Vikings | Sunday, 4:05 PM ET (3:05 PM CT) on Fox & Fox One:
Select Fox stations will air the Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings late-afternoon game from Minneapolis, with coverage starting at 4:00 PM ET. Keep reading for additional details about Sunday’s Dolphins-Vikings game on Fox.
► Dolphins (0-3) vs. Vikings (3-0) — Sunday, 4:05 PM ET (3:05 PM CT) on Fox & Fox One:
Josh Uche and the winless Miami Dolphins (0-3) go to U.S. Bank Stadium to oppose Blake Cashman and the host Minnesota Vikings (3-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 4:05 PM ET/3:05 PM CT on Fox & Fox One.
Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), three-time Super Bowl champion Daryl Johnston (analyst) & Allison Williams (field reporter) will be on the call from Minneapolis.
The Dolphins lost 24-10 to the Chiefs last week in their home opener at Hard Rock Stadium. There are no such things as moral victories in professional football. However, to Miami’s credit, they hung in there with Kansas City for the most part last week. Despite Miami’s offense being limited to under 14 points for the third straight week, it showed some flashes while dealing with a shorthanded deck. The Dolphins’ leading receiver, Caleb Douglas, didn’t play in Week 3 due to an ankle injury. Plus, Dolphins RB De’Von Achane was lost early in Week 3 with a knee injury.
The Vikings edged the Buccaneers 23-16 last week. After missing Week #2 due to a concussion suffered in Week #1 against the Packers, Vikings QB Kyler Murray returned to the Vikings’ lineup last week. Murray struggled somewhat, only passing for 168 yards in Week 3 vs. the Bucs. But Murray and the Vikings did just enough to remain undefeated heading into the Week #4 matchup against the Dolphins at home. Tampa Bay and Minnesota combined for 17 points in last Sunday’s game, the most punts in an NFL game since Week 7, 2024, between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles (19). The Vikings will be without four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Justin Jefferson this Sunday, as he was ruled out with an ankle injury.
Throughout the season, I will share links to additional information and resources related to the NFL on Fox, including Field Pass articles. These resources will include the 2026 NFL on Fox Schedule, the lineup of 2026 NFL on Fox Announcers, and the weekly 506 Sports maps, which form the foundation of the distribution aspect of these articles. To access this information, please navigate to the “links mentioned” section below and select the links that best meet your needs.
Links Mentioned:
● 2026 NFL on Fox Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/05/2026-nfl-on-fox-schedule.html
● 2026 NFL on Fox Announcers: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/08/2026-nfl-on-fox-game-and-studio.html
● 506 Sports Maps (Week #4, 2026): https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2026&wk=4
The NFL on Fox broadcast schedule and commentator pairings for Week #4 of the 2026 regular season are posted below 👇.
- NFL on Fox: Field Pass | 2026 NFL Regular Season — Week #4 | Sunday, October 4, 2026 (Fox Singleheader) | All Times Eastern and Subject to Change:
■ 11:00 AM ET/8:00 AM PT (Pregame — “Fox NFL Kickoff”):
|| ● Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars — Charissa Thompson, Charles Woodson, Julian Edelman, Jay Glazer (insider), Cooper Manning (contributor), Colin Cowherd (contributor) — Fox & Fox One ||
■ 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT (Pregame — “Fox NFL Sunday”):
|| ● Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC — Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Rob Gronkowski — Fox & Fox One ||
■ 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT (Singleheader — Early Game Only):
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|| ● 🔴 Los Angeles Rams (1-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) — Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) — including 🔴 Alaska & 🔴 Hawaii
╍ 36% of Markets Include: Bakersfield, Baltimore, Bangor, Birmingham, Boise, Charleston, Chico, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Erie, Eugene, Fresno, Lansing, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Lubbock, Medford, Montgomery, Myrtle Beach, Norfolk, Palm Springs, Panama City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Reno, Richmond, Roanoke, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Syracuse, Terre Haute, Tucson, Washington D.C., Youngstown
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|| ● 🔵 Dallas Cowboys (1-2) at Houston Texans (0-3) — Kenny Albert, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ 30% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baton Rouge, Biloxi, Charlotte, Colorado Springs, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Denver, Greensboro, Greenville, Houston, Kansas City, Knoxville, Lexington, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Raleigh, San Antonio, Shreveport, Springfield, Tallahassee, Tulsa, Wheeling, Wichita, Wichita Falls
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|| ● 🟡 New York Jets (1-2) at Chicago Bears (2-1) — Tim Brando, Drew Brees, Kristina Pink — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ 15% of Markets Include: Albany, Chicago, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, New York City, Omaha, South Bend
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|| ● 🟢 Green Bay Packers (1-2) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) — Chris Myers, Jonathan Vilma, Jen Hale — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ 9% of Markets Include: Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Orlando, Tampa
■ 4:05 PM ET/3:05 PM CT (Singleheader — Late Game Only):
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|| ● 🟠 Miami Dolphins (0-3) at Minnesota Vikings (3-0) (LATE) — Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams — Fox & Fox One ||
╍ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
╍ 10% of Markets Include: Bismarck, Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Minneapolis, Providence, Rapid City, West Palm Beach
🔳 UPDATES:
● Wilmington, NC: DAL-HOU to LAR-PHI (Fri.) — 0.191%
● Panama City, FL: GB-TB to LAR-PHI (Fri.) — 0.130%
● Wheeling, WV: LAR-PHI to DAL-HOU (Wed.)
● Gainesville, FL: GB-TB to LAR-PHI (Wed.)
- 🞷 Note 🗒: This week’s “NFL on Fox” broadcast schedule & commentator lineup is subject to change without notice. Please revisit this article throughout the week for any updates and changes.
|| ⏵ 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net & 506 Sports ⏴ ||
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