NFL on Fox: Field Pass — Week #18, 2025 | Bears Eye NFC's No. 2 Seed vs. Lions: Fox's 2025 "America's Game of the Week" regular season finale has an NFC North showdown lined up as Jameson Williams and the Detroit Lions (8-8) visit D'Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears (11-5) with Chicago seeking the best available seeding in the NFC playoff bracket | Sunday, January 4, at 4:25 PM ET/3:25 PM CT on Fox

Three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson (#1) of the Chicago Bears warms up on the field before a Bears-Lions game from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Windy City Gridiron)

| ● Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Week #18 NFL on Fox: Field Pass highlights include:

• Fox says goodbye to their 32nd NFL regular season with a Week 18 doubleheader on Sunday, January 4.

• Fox has matchups during Week 18 that will help shape the postseason bracket, with the playoffs scheduled to start on Saturday, January 10.

• The six games on Fox this weekend include Titans-Jaguars (1:00 PM ET), Cowboys-Giants (1:00 PM ET), Saints-Falcons (1:00 PM ET), Lions-Bears (4:25 PM ET), Dolphins-Patriots (4:25 PM ET), & Cardinals-Rams (4:25 PM ET).

• Fox NFL Kickoff gets the Sunday party started with an hour-long pregame show at 11:00 AM ET on Fox.

• Fox NFL Sunday features interviews, analysis, and the latest injury reports before kickoff at 12:00 PM ET on Fox.

• The Clash In Chi-Town: DJ Moore and the Chicago Bears (11-5) host Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions (8-8) in this week's "America's Game of the Week" presentation on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on Fox.

Hello, everyone! An early Happy New Year to you guys! Welcome to the final edition of the NFL on Fox: Field Pass for the 2025 season! Thank you for reading, as always. Here in Week 18, the NFL on Fox carries a doubleheader filled with playoff tension and anticipation as Fox readies themselves for playoff action with key high-stakes contests. Unfortunately, this is it for NFL on Fox Field Pass for 2025! I have a special message for you guys at the bottom of this article.

On Sunday, January 4, Fox will have six games throughout the afternoon. To get things started at 1:00 PM ET, we have Titans-Jaguars, Cowboys-Giants, & Saints-Falcons. Later that day, America's Game of the Week features coverage of the following games at 4:25 PM ET: Lions-Bears, Dolphins-Patriots, & Cardinals-Rams. Which matchups will Fox broadcast in your local market, and which commentary team will be assigned to your game? Read on for a full preview and analysis of the NFL on Fox Week 18 slate.

Sunday's pregame coverage on Fox begins at 11:00 AM ET with Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars. Charissa Thompson hosts "Fox NFL Kickoff" alongside three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman and Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson. "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.

Sunday's pregame slate marches forward at 12:00 PM ET with the legendary Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC pregame show. "Fox NFL Sunday" features co-hosts Curt Menefee and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. Joining Menefee and Bradshaw at the desk are Pro Football Hall of Famers Howie Long and Michael Strahan. Additionally, four-time champion Rob Gronkowski will join the show regularly throughout the season. Lead NFL on Fox insider Jay Glazer rounds out the "Fox NFL Sunday" cast and will add notes and news from around the league as the early game kickoffs approach. "Fox NFL Sunday" includes predictions, analysis, and high-profile NFL interviews.

Tony Pollard and the Tennessee Titans (3-13) hit the road for this regular-season finale against Travis Etienne Jr. and the Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4), featuring an AFC South pairing, on Sunday, January 4 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox. Adam Amin (play-by-play), Super Bowl champion and (future Pro Football Hall of Famer) Drew Brees (analyst), & Kristina Pink (reporter) will cover the AFC South battle from the Sunshine State. Jacksonville is currently on a seven-game winning streak. Last week, the Jaguars defeated the Colts, 23-17, in AFC South play. And now, Jacksonville is looking to continue this special season with a couple more items of business. First up, the Jaguars can clinch the AFC South title since 2022 with a win in this game. Secondly, Jacksonville can get the #1 seed in the AFC with a win plus losses by the Broncos & Patriots. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence completed 23-for-37 attempts for 263 yards & had 2 rush TD's in Week 17 vs. the Colts. Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen had 6 tackles, a sack, & a pass defensed in Week 17 vs. the Colts.

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1) visit Wan'Dale Robinson and the New York Giants (3-13) to conclude the 2025 regular season on Sunday, January 4 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, featuring Kevin Kugler, three-time Super Bowl champion Daryl "Moose" Johnston, & Allison Williams.

Jessie Bates III and the Atlanta Falcons (7-9) host Cameron Jordan and the New Orleans Saints (6-10) in this Week 18 NFC South matchup on Sunday, January 4 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, as play-by-play commentator Chris Myers joins analyst and three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth and reporter Jennifer Hale for commentary duties.

Tremaine Edmunds and the NFC North champion Chicago Bears (11-5) host Amik Robertson and the Detroit Lions (8-8) at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on Fox, with the lead NFL on Fox team of Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), & Tom Rinaldi (reporter) announcing the NFC North battle. Lions QB Jared Goff threw five touchdowns in an earlier win over the Bears back in Week 2. The Bears clinched the NFC North title last week and currently hold the No. 2 seed in the NFC, while the Lions have been eliminated from the postseason.

Bradley Chubb and the Miami Dolphins (7-9) visit Drake Maye and the AFC East champion New England Patriots (13-3) from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on Fox, with Joe Davis calling play-by-play alongside analyst and three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver, who will be reporting from the sidelines. The Patriots blasted past the Jets, 42-10, in Week 17 action. With Buffalo's loss to Philadelphia last week, New England captured their first AFC East division title since 2019. New England is still alive for the #1 seed in the AFC. They need to beat the Dolphins in Week 18 and have the Broncos lose to the Chargers to get the top seed and home-field advantage. Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson led the team with 102 scrimmage yards (55 receiving, 47 rushing) & had 2 TD's last week vs. the Jets. Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez had 4 tackles last week vs. the Jets.

Puka Nacua and the Los Angeles Rams (11-5) host Calais Campbell and the Arizona Cardinals (3-13) from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on Fox, as Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma (analyst), & Megan Olivi (reporter) call the NFC West action. The Rams were shocked by the Falcons, 27-24, on Monday Night Football. Los Angeles returns home to complete its regular-season schedule vs. the Cardinals, a team that they soundly defeated 45-17 back in Week 14. Looking at the playoff picture, Los Angeles is locked into a Wild Card slot, as they will either receive the #5 seed (a Rams win coupled with 49ers loss) or #6 seed (a Rams loss or a 49ers win). Rams RB Blake Corum had 128 rushing yards & a touchdown vs. the Cardinals back in Week 14. Rams CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. had a pass defensed in Week 17 vs. the Falcons.

Once "America's Game of the Week" concludes, please remain tuned for The OT, presented by Ford, at 7:30 PM ET on Fox. The show will be hosted by Curt Menefee and Terry Bradshaw, featuring analysts Howie Long, Rob Gronkowski, Michael Strahan, and insider Jay Glazer, who will discuss the game action from Sunday and its implications for the future.

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=18

The Week #18 broadcast schedule and commentator assignments for the NFL on Fox (Sunday, January 4, 2026) are presented below 🠟:

• NFL on Fox: Field Pass | NFL Announcers & Regionalization (Fox) | NFL on Fox: Doubleheader | Sunday, January 4, 2026 (All Times ET 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, Rob Gronkowski, Jay Glazer — Fox

⯈ 1:00 PM ET:

 🆚

| ● Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1) at New York Giants (3-13) — Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams — Fox

- ■ Distribution: Primary [Most Stations] | including ⚪ Alaska & ⚫ Hawaii

- ■ TBD% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Des Moines, Detroit, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Hartford, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tucson, Tulsa, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach

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| ● Tennessee Titans (3-13) at Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4) — Adam Amin, Drew Brees, Kristina Pink — Fox

- ■ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ■ TBD% of Markets Include: Boston, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Lexington, Nashville, Orlando, Providence

 🆚

| ● New Orleans Saints (6-10) at Atlanta Falcons (7-9) — Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Jennifer Hale — Fox

- ■ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ■ TBD% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Mobile, New Orleans, Raleigh, Tampa

🞶 UPDATES:

. ■ Indianapolis and Terre Haute, IN; Lexington, KY; Bismarck, ND: DAL-NYG to TEN-JAX (Wed.)

. ■ Bangor, ME: TEN-JAX to DAL-NYG (Wed.)

⯈ 4:25 PM ET — America's Game of the Week:

 🆚

| ● Detroit Lions (8-8) at Chicago Bears (11-5) — Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi — Fox

- ■ Distribution: Primary [Most Stations] | including ⚪ Alaska & ⚫ Hawaii

- ■ TBD% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Des Moines, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Lexington, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Richmond, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tulsa, Washington D.C.

 🆚

| ● Miami Dolphins (7-9) at New England Patriots (13-3) — Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver — Fox

- ■ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ■ TBD% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Jacksonville, New York City, Orlando, Providence, Raleigh, Tampa, West Palm Beach

 🆚

| ● Arizona Cardinals (3-13) at Los Angeles Rams (11-5) — Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi — Fox

- ■ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ■ TBD% of Markets Include: Fresno, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Tucson

🞶 UPDATES:

TBD

⯈ 7:30 PM ET:

| ✱ The OT presented by Ford — Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski, Jay Glazer — Fox

- 🞻 Note: This week's NFL on Fox broadcast schedule and commentator assignments may be subject to change. 

Thanks, everyone, for a great season! 😊 See you in 2026 for Season 3 of the NFL on Fox: Field Pass!

|| 🛈 Sources: 506 Sports, Fox Sports Press Pass (Week 18 Regionalization) & SportsLogos.Net ||

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NFL on CBS: Field Pass — Week #18, 2025 | Mile High Madness: Pat Surtain II and the Denver Broncos (13-3) host Khalil Mack and the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) for the regular season finale | Sunday, January 4, at 4:25 PM ET/2:25 PM MT on CBS

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (#14), a two-time Pro Bowler, runs onto the field before the game. (Predominantly Orange)

| ● Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Week #18 NFL on CBS: Field Pass highlights include:

• CBS concludes its 66th season of televising NFL regular-season games with a Week 18 doubleheader on Sunday, January 4, with seven games on the lineup.

• With the postseason set to begin next weekend, CBS will have several important games that will impact the final playoff picture, including Chargers vs. Broncos, Colts vs. Texans, Commanders vs. Eagles, & Jets vs. Bills, in terms of either the division winner (AFC South) or seeding (No. 1 seed in AFC; every seed from No. 2 to No. 7, except for No. 4 [will be decided on SNF]; & the No. 2 seed in the NFC if Philadelphia beats Washington and Chicago loses to Detroit).

• "The NFL Today" powered by RAM Trucks previews the final regular season Sunday of 2025, beginning at 12:00 PM ET on CBS.

• Mission To Clinch: C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans (11-5) host Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts (8-8) on Sunday, January 4 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, as Houston looks for a division championship with a win and a Jaguars loss to the Titans.

• Foes In The West: Longtime AFC West rivals face off during the last week of regular season action as Talanoa Hufanga and the Denver Broncos (13-3) try to lock up the #1 seed in the AFC with a win over Tarheeb Still and the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS.

• Hungry For Seconds?: Jalen Hurts and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) are in search of the No. 2 seed in the NFC for the second straight season (with a win + Bears loss) against Frankie Luvu and the Washington Commanders (4-12) on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS.

Hi, everybody! A happy New Year to you all! Welcome to the Week #18 edition of the NFL on CBS: Field Pass! Sadly, this is the last NFL on CBS: Field Pass article for the 2025 season, as all postseason games will be televised nationally (thus eliminating the need for regional coverage). I have attached a special message for you guys at the bottom of this article.

On Sunday, January 4, CBS wraps up its 2025 regular season schedule with a jam-packed doubleheader. As per usual, all of CBS's Week 18 games feature divisional pairings, as rivalries heat up to close out the regular season. Seven games are scheduled for this weekend. In the early window at 1:00 PM ET, we have Packers-Vikings, Colts-Texans, & Bengals-Browns. The national doubleheader window at 4:25 PM ET features the following games: Commanders-Eagles, Chargers-Broncos, Jets-Bills, & Chiefs-Raiders. Which games will you see during the final Sunday of the 2025 regular season? Continue through the article to discover your answers.

CBS kicks off its football Sundays with the iconic "The NFL Today powered by RAM Trucks" pregame show at 12:00 PM ET. Veteran studio host James Brown gets the honor of hosting this pregame staple with a cast of analysts that bring tons of experience to the table, including the 2016 NFL MVP Matt Ryan, Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach Bill Cowher, and former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson. Additionally, lead NFL on CBS insider Jonathan Jones appears on the program to provide insight from around the National Football League.

Danielle Hunter and the Houston Texans (11-5) host Kenny Moore and the Indianapolis Colts (8-8) at NRG Stadium for a Week 18 AFC South clash on Sunday, January 4 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. The #2 NFL on CBS crew of play-by-play commentator Ian Eagle, analyst and three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, and reporter Evan Washburn will take the call of Colts vs. Texans from Houston. The Texans look to extend their eight-game winning streak and potentially secure an AFC South division title with a win coupled with a Jaguars loss. The Colts aim to finish their season with a road win over their AFC South rival. 

Christian Watson and the Green Bay Packers (9-6-1) visit Harrison Smith and the Minnesota Vikings (8-8) at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday, January 4, at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, with Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, & Aditi Kinkhabwala on the broadcast call.

Jerry Jeudy and the Cleveland Browns (4-12) duel against Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals (6-10) in the latest edition of the "Battle for Ohio" on Sunday, January 4 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, with Tom McCarthy (play-by-play) teaming up with two-time Super Bowl champion Logan Ryan (analyst) & Amanda Balionis (reporter) for the call.

Troy Franklin and the Denver Broncos (13-3) play host to Omarion Hampton and the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) in this AFC West confrontation on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS, with Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), & Tracy Wolfson (reporter) providing the broadcast commentary from Denver. The Chargers were defeated 20-16 by the Texans in Week 17. The Broncos picked up a close 20-13 win over the Chiefs on Christmas night. This week's contest has significance for both clubs. The Chargers are competing with the Texans and Bills for playoff seeding. As for Denver, a win in Week 18 would give them the No. 1 seed in the AFC and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. However, if Denver were to lose, the door opens for the Patriots and/or Jaguars to grab the top seed in the conference instead. Chargers QB Justin Herbert went 21-for-32 for 236 yards & a TD in Week 17 vs. the Texans. Chargers CB Elijah Molden had three tackles & first interception of season in Week 17 vs. the Texans. Broncos RB R.J. Harvey had 5 catches, 76 scrimmage yards (43 rush, 33 rec.) & a TD catch last week vs. the Chiefs. Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper had 4 tackles & a sack in the Week 3 meeting.

Saquon Barkley and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) host Von Miller and the Washington Commanders (4-12) from Lincoln Finanicial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS, with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Ross Tucker (analyst), & Melanie Collins (reporter) announcing the NFC East action. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles try to move up to the No. 2 seed with a win and a Bears loss against the Commanders, led by rookie RB Jacory (Bill) Croskey-Merritt, who has eight rushing touchdowns on the season (including during the Week 16 Eagles-Commanders game).

Shaq Thompson and the Buffalo Bills (11-5) welcome Jermaine Johnson and the New York Jets (4-12) to Highmark Stadium for this Week 18 AFC East clash on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS, featuring play-by-play announcer Andrew Catalon, analyst Charles Davis, fellow analyst and Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty, and reporter AJ Ross. The Bills saw their four-game winning streak get snapped heartbreakingly last week vs. Philadelphia, losing a 13-12 nailbiter. Plus, the Bills' streak of AFC East championships came to an end as the Patriots won their first division title since the 2019 season. Now, the Bills turn their attention to finishing the regular season with a win. The Bills can finish anywhere from #5 through #7 in the AFC playoff picture. Bills QB Josh Allen went 23-for-35 for 262 yards & had 2 rush TD's in Week 17 vs. the Eagles. Bills LB Matt Milano had 7 tackles & a half-sack in Week 17 vs. the Eagles.

Isiah Pacheco and the Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) visit Lonnie Johnson Jr. and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-14) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 4 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS, as play-by-play commentator Chris Lewis, analyst and three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Kyle Long (the father of longtime NFL on Fox studio analyst Howie Long; making his "NFL on CBS" game analyst debut), and reporter Tiffany Blackmon call the game.

For additional information about this year's national broadcast schedule of NFL games televised by CBS, 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 CBS Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2025/05/2025-nfl-on-cbs-schedule.html

• 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2025&wk=18

The Week #18 broadcast schedule and commentator assignments for the NFL on CBS can be found below ⤵:

• NFL on CBS — Field Pass | NFL Announcers & Regionalization (CBS) | NFL on CBS: Doubleheader | Week #18 -- Sunday, January 4, 2026 (All Times ET; Subject to Change)

⯈ 12:00 PM ET:

| 🞹 The NFL Today powered by RAM Trucks — James Brown, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan, Jonathan Jones — CBS

⯈ 1:00 PM ET:

🆚

| ● Indianapolis Colts (8-8) at Houston Texans (11-5) — Ian Eagle, JJ Watt, Evan Washburn — CBS

- ■ Distribution: Primary [Most Stations] | including Alaska ⚪ & Hawaii ⚫

- ■ 81% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Fort Myers, Fresno, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Tulsa, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach

🆚

| ● Green Bay Packers (9-6-1) at Minnesota Vikings (8-8) — Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala — CBS

- ■ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ■ 14% of Markets Include: Chicago, Des Moines, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Philadelphia

🆚

| ● Cleveland Browns (4-12) at Cincinnati Bengals (6-10) — Tom McCarthy, Logan Ryan, Amanda Balionis — CBS

- ■ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ■ 5% of Markets Include: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lexington

✶ UPDATES:

. ■ Philadelphia, PA; all South Dakota; Bismarck, ND; Peoria, IL: IND-HOU to GB-MIN (Wed.)

⯈ 4:25 PM ET:

🆚

| ● Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) at Denver Broncos (13-3) — Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson — CBS

- ■ Distribution: Primary [Most Stations] | including Alaska ⚪ & Hawaii ⚫

- ■ 61% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Fort Myers, Fresno, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Lexington, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tucson, Tulsa, West Palm Beach

 🆚

| ● Washington Commanders (4-12) at Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) — Kevin Harlan, Ross Tucker, Melanie Collins — CBS

- ■ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ■ 28% of Markets Include: Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Richmond, San Francisco, Scranton, Tampa, Washington D.C.

 🆚

| ● New York Jets (3-13) at Buffalo Bills (11-5) — Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross — CBS

- ■ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ■ 8% of Markets Include: Albany, Buffalo, New York City

 🆚

| ● Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-14) — Chris Lewis, Kyle Long, Tiffany Blackmon — CBS

- ■ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ■ 3% of Markets Include: Kansas City, Las Vegas

✶ UPDATES:

. ■ all Washington; Quad Cites and Peoria, IL; Cedar Rapids, IA: WSH-PHI to LAC-DEN (Wed.)

. ■ Omaha, NE: LAC-DEN to KC-LV (Wed.)

- 🞼 Note: This week's NFL on CBS broadcast schedule & commentator assignments may be subject to change.

Thank you, guys, 😊 for a wonderful year! I hope you enjoyed Season 2 of the NFL on CBS: Field Pass articles! We will be back with Season 3 of the NFL on CBS: Field Pass when the 2026 season begins in September!

|| 🛈 Sources: 506 Sports & SportsLogos.Net ||

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NFL on Fox: Field Pass — Week #17, 2025 | Super Bowl Contenders Match Up In Buffalo: DeVonta Smith and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) visit Khalil Shakir and the Buffalo Bills (11-4) in a "America's Game of the Week" matchup of teams that have Super Bowl aspirations | Sunday, December 28, at 4:25 PM (ET) on Fox

Two-time Pro Bowl running back James Cook III (#3) of the Buffalo Bills is seen going through his pregame routine before a 2025 Bills-Dolphins game from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Megan Briggs | Getty Images)

| ● Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Week 17 NFL on Fox: Field Pass highlights include:

• A late Christmas present to football fans everywhere, as the NFL on Fox has a Week 17 Doubleheader on Sunday, December 28.

• Several playoff teams play on Fox this weekend, including the Jaguars, Eagles, Bills, & Patriots.

• A pair of Super Bowl contenders have a chance to tussle on the field on "America's Game of the Week" as Jalen Carter and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) visit Taron Johnson and the Buffalo Bills (11-4) on Sunday, December 28 at 4:25 PM ET on Fox.

• Fox NFL Kickoff gets Sunday's coverage underway at 11:00 AM ET, with Charissa Thompson, Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, & three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman.

• The legendary Fox NFL Sunday pregame show chimes with pregame thoughts about Sunday's Week 17 lineup at 12:00 PM ET, featuring Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Rob Gronkowski, Michael Strahan, & Jay Glazer.

• No Southern Hospitality: Jarrian Jones and the Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4) visit Camryn Byrum and the Indianapolis Colts (8-7) in an AFC South showdown on Sunday, December 28 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox.

Hi, guys! Merry Christmas to you all! Welcome to the Week 17 edition of the NFL on Fox: Field Pass! This Sunday, December 28, Fox is scheduled to air their third (Sunday) doubleheader in four weeks (sans last Saturday's special doubleheader) as the network has the rights to five Week 17 games. The game matchups include Jaguars-Colts (1:00 PM ET), Cardinals-Bengals (1:00 PM ET), Buccaneers-Dolphins (1:00 PM ET), Patriots-Jets (1:00 PM ET), & Eagles-Bills (4:25 PM ET). Fox NFL Kickoff and Fox NFL Sunday combine for two hours of pregame coverage, starting at 11:00 AM ET. Then, the OT wraps up the day at 7:30 PM ET.

Throughout this article, you will find your Christmas present -- the doubleheader games that Fox will send your way for viewing purposes on Sunday.  

Sunday's pregame coverage on Fox begins at 11:00 AM ET with Fox NFL Kickoff presented by Little Caesars. Charissa Thompson hosts "Fox NFL Kickoff" alongside three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman and Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson. "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.

Sunday's pregame slate marches forward at 12:00 PM ET with the legendary Fox NFL Sunday presented by GMC pregame show. "Fox NFL Sunday" features co-hosts Curt Menefee and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. Joining Menefee and Bradshaw at the desk are Pro Football Hall of Famers Howie Long and Michael Strahan. Additionally, four-time champion Rob Gronkowski will join the show regularly throughout the season. Lead NFL on Fox insider Jay Glazer rounds out the "Fox NFL Sunday" cast and will add notes and news from around the league as the early game kickoffs approach. "Fox NFL Sunday" includes predictions, analysis, and high-profile NFL interviews.

AFC South teams meet in Week 17 as Jourdan Lewis and the Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4) take on Zaire Franklin and the Indianapolis Colts (8-7) on Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, with Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, & Pam Oliver set for the early afternoon divisional duel from Indianapolis. The Jaguars are coming off a signature 34-20 win over the Broncos last week in the Mile High City. The Colts are reeling after last night's embarrassing 48-27 loss to the 49ers on Monday Night Football. The Jaguars have clinched their first postseason berth since 2022. Jacksonville can clinch an AFC South championship with a win plus a Texans loss against the Chargers on Saturday. The Colts are running out of time if they want to remain in the playoff picture. A loss for the Colts would knock them out of the playoff race. Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers had 45 receiving yards in Week 16 vs. the Broncos. Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd had five tackles & a pass defensed in Week 16 vs. the Broncos. Colts RB Jonathan Taylor had 79 scrimmage yards (46 rushing, 33 receiving) & a rushing touchdown last week vs. the 49ers. Colts S Camryn (Cam) Bynum led the team with seven tackles & had an interception in Week 16 action against the 49ers.

TreVeyon Henderson and the New England Patriots (12-3) visit Breece Hall and the AFC East rival New York Jets (3-12) on Sunday, December 28 at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, as Adam Amin (play-by-play), Super Bowl champion Drew Brees (analyst), & Kristina Pink (sideline) cover the action from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots have won 17 of the past 19 meetings following a 27-14 verdict in Week 11. Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (rookie) totaled 62 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns in that victory.

A Sunshine State clash sees Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) duel against Jordyn Books and the Miami Dolphins (6-9) on Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox, with Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), & Jennifer Hale (reporter) announcing the action from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Buccaneers suffered a tough 23-20 loss to the Panthers last week. And now, Tampa Bay's playoff chances look bleak. If the Buccaneers lose this contest and the Panthers beat the Seahawks, the Buccaneers would be eliminated from playoff contention. This is a MUST-WIN for Tampa Bay if they want to save their season. Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker had a rushing touchdown in Week 16 vs. the Panthers. Buccaneers LB Lavonte David led the team with 10 tackles & a sack in Week 16 vs. the Panthers.

Two squads with eyes on the NFL Draft battle in Ohio, as Trey McBride and the Arizona Cardinals (3-12) battle Tee Higgins and the Cincinnati Bengals (5-10) on Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 PM ET on Fox. Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) joins analyst and three-time Super Bowl champion Daryl "Moose" Johnston and reporter Allison Williams to call the Cardinals-Bengals game.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills (11-4) host Jalen Hurts and the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) on Sunday, December 28 at 4:25 PM ET on Fox, with Fox's lead NFL crew of Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (sideline), & Tom Rinaldi (sideline) on the call. Jalen Hurts (PHI) accounted for five touchdowns to lead Philadelphia to a 37-34 overtime win against the Bills in 2023. The Bills are 6-1 at home this season, with Allen accounting for 25 TDs in those games.

Once "America's Game of the Week" concludes, please remain tuned for The OT, presented by Ford, at 7:30 PM ET on Fox. The show will be hosted by Curt Menefee and Terry Bradshaw, featuring analysts Howie Long, Rob Gronkowski, Michael Strahan, and insider Jay Glazer, who will discuss the game action from Sunday and its implications for the future.

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=17

The Week #17 broadcast schedule and commentator assignments for the NFL on Fox (Sunday, December 28, 2025) are presented below 🠟:

• NFL on Fox: Field Pass | NFL Announcers & Regionalization (Fox) | NFL on Fox: Doubleheader | Week 17 — Sunday, December 28, 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, Rob Gronkowski, Jay Glazer — Fox

⯈ 1:00 PM ET:

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| 🞸 Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4) at Indianapolis Colts (8-7) — Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver — Fox

- ▪ Distribution: Primary [Most Stations] — including Alaska ⚫ & Hawaii ⭕

- ▪ 58% of Markets Include: Austin, Birmingham, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Des Moines, Detroit, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, New Orleans, Norfolk, Pittsburgh, Portland, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Washington D.C.

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| 🞸 New England Patriots (12-3) at New York Jets (3-12) — Adam Amin, Drew Brees, Kristina Pink — Fox

- ▪ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets; see below]

- ▪ 20% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Denver, Hartford, New York City, Philadelphia, Providence, Scranton

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| 🞸 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) at Miami Dolphins (6-9) — Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Jennifer Hale — Fox

- ▪ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets; see below]

- ▪ 16% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Miami, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Raleigh, Tampa, Tulsa, West Palm Beach

🆚

| 🞸 Arizona Cardinals (3-12) at Cincinnati Bengals (5-10) — Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams — Fox

- ▪ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets; see below]

- ▪ 5% of Markets Include: Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Lexington, Phoenix, Tucson

Nashville, TN (WZTV) will NOT be airing an early game due to the Titans reaching the blackout limit.

✶ UPDATES:

▪ Nashville, TN: NO GAME (Blackout Limit) - 0.956% (1%)

▪ Lima, OH: JAX-IND to ARI-CIN (Fri.) - 0.056%

⯈ 4:25 PM ET:

🆚

| 🞸 Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) at Buffalo Bills (11-4) — Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi — Fox

- ▪ Distribution: National [Every Fox Station]

- ▪ 100% of Markets Include: ALL

✶ UPDATES:

None (#PHIvsBUF is a National Broadcast)

⯈ 7:30 PM ET:

| ✱ The OT presented by Ford — Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski, Jay Glazer — Fox

- 🞻 Note: This week's NFL on Fox broadcast schedule and commentator assignments may be subject to change. 

|| 🛈 Sources: 506 Sports, Fox Sports Press Pass & SportsLogos.Net ||

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NFL on CBS: Field Pass — Week #17, 2025 | Fierce AFC North Rivals Collide: Calvin Austin III and the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) visit Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns (3-12) in a Week 17 AFC North matchup | Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 PM (ET) on CBS

Seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey (#5) of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on. (Athlon Sports)

| ● Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Week 17 NFL on CBS: Field Pass highlights include:

• The road to the 2025-26 NFL playoffs continues with a Week 17 NFL on CBS Singleheader on Sunday, December 28, with a game being shown at either 1:00 PM ET or 4:05 PM ET on local CBS stations.

• Playoff contenders set to play on CBS this weekend include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, & Carolina Panthers.

• "The NFL Today" will get the ball rolling on Week 17 action starting at 12:00 PM ET on CBS, with James Brown, Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan, Bill Cowher, & Jonathan Jones.

• Bitter Foes Battle In The 'Land: Malik Harrison and the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) clash with Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns (3-12) on Sunday, December 28 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS.

• Two NFC Contenders Tangle in Charlotte: Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks (12-3) travel out East for an important NFC matchup against Derrick Brown and the NFC South-leading Carolina Panthers (8-7) on Sunday, December 28 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS.

• With The First Pick ...: Two awful teams play against each other in Week 17 as Jevon Holland and the New York Giants (2-13) face Ashton Jeanty and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-13) with the #1 overall draft pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on the line on Sunday, December 28 at 4:05 PM ET on CBS.

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas, my friends! Welcome to the Week 17 publishing of the "NFL on CBS: Field Pass"! Our goal, as always, is to provide you with a preview of the upcoming week's edition of the NFL on CBS. With Christmas coming, this week serves as the perfect opportunity to see which teams are on Santa's nice and naughty list. We have a marquee Seahawks-Panthers showdown, Steelers and Browns renewing their rivalry, Giants & Raiders fighting for the #1 pick next year, & two rookie quarterbacks set to take the field. All of those stories and more are coming up on this week's NFL on CBS: Field Pass.

For the final Sunday of 2025, on Sunday, December 28, CBS will air a Week 17 regional singleheader, with game action kicking off at either 1:00 PM ET or 4:05 PM ET. Check your local listings or the bottom of this article to figure out which game CBS will be assigning to your local market. "The NFL Today" will be shown nationwide at 12:00 PM ET, followed by whatever game your local station will be broadcasting. CBS has only four games this week, including Saints-Titans (1:00 PM ET), Steelers-Browns (1:00 PM ET), Seahawks-Panthers (1:00 PM ET), & Giants-Raiders (4:05 PM ET).

CBS kicks off its football Sundays with the iconic "The NFL Today powered by RAM Trucks" pregame show at 12:00 PM ET. Veteran studio host James Brown gets the honor of hosting this pregame staple with a cast of analysts that bring tons of experience to the table, including the 2016 NFL MVP Matt Ryan, Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach Bill Cowher, and former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson. Additionally, lead NFL on CBS insider Jonathan Jones appears on the program to provide insight from around the National Football League.

Kenneth Gainwell and the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) visit Myles Garrett and the AFC North rival Cleveland Browns (3-12) on Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, broadcast by the lead NFL on CBS team of Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), & Tracy Wolfson (reporter). The Steelers have won four of the past six meetings following a 23-9 win in Week 6. Connor Heyward, the brother of longtime Steeler and defensive captain Cameron Heyward, caught a touchdown pass in that game.

Kenneth Walker III and the current NFC No. 1 seed Seattle Seahawks (12-3) make the long sojourn to the East Coast for a potential Wild Card playoff preview against Isaiah Simmons and the Carolina Panthers (8-7) on Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, as play-by-play commentator Ian Eagle, analyst and three-time Defensive Player of the Year JJ Watt, and reporter Evan Washburn take the call from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Seahawks won a wild game, 38-37, over the Rams in Week 16 on Thursday Night Football. During Week 16, the Panthers edged the Buccaneers 23-20 to take control of the NFC South with two weeks remaining. If the Seahawks win this game, coupled with a Rams loss against the Falcons on Monday night & a 49ers loss vs. the Bears on Sunday night, the Seahawks would win their first NFC West title since 2020. As for the Panthers, a win plus a Buccaneers loss in Miami this week would allow Carolina to clinch their first NFC South title since their Super Bowl season back in 2015. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold passed for 270 yards & 2 TD's in Week 16 vs. the Rams. Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon had nine tackles & a tackle for loss in Week 16 vs. the Rams. Panthers QB Bryce Young passed for 191 yards & 2 TD's for a 102.5 QB rating in Week 16 against the Buccaneers. Panthers CB Mike Jackson had three passes defensed in Week 16 vs. the Buccaneers.

Rookie quarterbacks battle in the Volunteer State as Cam Ward (rookie) and the Tennessee Titans (3-12) host Tyler Shough (rookie) and the New Orleans Saints (5-10) on Sunday, December 28 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, featuring play-by-play commentator Andrew Catalon, analyst and Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty, fellow analyst Charles Davis, & AJ Ross covering the sidelines.

Jaxson Dart (rookie) and the New York Giants (2-13) play their final road game of 2025 as they face Eric Stokes Jr. and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-13) on Sunday, December 28 at 4:05 PM ET on CBS, with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), former two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green (analyst), & Melanie Collins (sidelines) on the call.

For additional information about this year's national broadcast schedule of NFL games televised by CBS, 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 CBS Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2025/05/2025-nfl-on-cbs-schedule.html

• 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2025&wk=17

The Week #17 broadcast schedule and commentator assignments for the NFL on CBS can be found below ⤵:

• NFL on CBS: Field Pass | NFL Announcers & Regionalization (CBS) | NFL on CBS: Singleheader | Week 17 - Sunday, December 28, 2025 | All Times Eastern and Subject to Change

⯈ 12:00 PM ET:

| 🞹 The NFL Today powered by RAM Trucks — James Brown, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan, Jonathan Jones — CBS

⯈ 1:00 PM ET:

🆚

| 🞷 Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) at Cleveland Browns (3-12) — Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson — CBS

- ▪ Distribution: Primary [Most Stations] — including Hawaii ⚫

- ▪ 46% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Fort Myers, Houston, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Lexington, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Scranton, St. Louis, Tulsa, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach

🆚

| 🞷 Seattle Seahawks (12-3) at Carolina Panthers (8-7) — Ian Eagle, JJ Watt, Evan Washburn — CBS

- ▪ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets] — including Alaska ⚫

- ▪ 39% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, Tampa, Tucson

🆚

| 🞷 New Orleans Saints (5-10) at Tennessee Titans (3-12) — Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross — CBS

- ▪ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ▪ 4% of Markets Include: Nashville, New Orleans

⯈ 4:05 PM ET (LATE):

 🆚

| 🞷 New York Giants (2-13) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-13) (LATE) — Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins — CBS

- ▪ Distribution: Regional [Select Markets]

- ▪ 11% of Markets Include: Albany, Cincinnati, Hartford, Indianapolis, Miami, New York City, Las Vegas

✶ UPDATES:

None

- 🞼 Note: This week's NFL on CBS broadcast schedule & commentator assignments may be subject to change.

|| 🛈 Sources: 506 Sports & SportsLogos.Net ||

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