What Nfl Games Are Televised In My Area
Ever wonder what NFL games you're actually going to see on TV? It feels like a cosmic mystery sometimes, doesn't it?
Trying to decipher the broadcast schedule can be harder than understanding the two-minute drill. Is it going to be the game you desperately want to watch? Or another snoozefest featuring teams you've barely heard of?
The Local Heroes (or Maybe Not)
First things first: your local team (if you have one). Logic suggests they’d be plastered all over your screen. Think again!
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Sure, they'll get prime slots most weeks. But even hometown love has its limits. There are only so many broadcast hours in a day, you know?
The CBS/Fox Divide
Now, things get interesting. CBS and Fox are the main players here. They each have a conference. CBS usually gets the AFC. Fox usually gets the NFC.
Your local market is heavily influenced by this. A city with an AFC team like the Buffalo Bills, you'll be seeing a lot more CBS games.
Conversely, in a NFC town like Dallas, Fox reigns supreme. It's simple... mostly.
The National Broadcasts: Sunday Night, Monday Night, Thursday Night
Ah, the glamour games! These are the nationally televised games. Everyone gets them, regardless of where you live.
Sunday Night Football on NBC is the classic. Then there's Monday Night Football on ESPN. And that's when Thursday Night Football comes into play, now on Amazon.
These games are usually supposed to showcase the best matchups. Supposed to.
The "Unpopular Opinion" Section
Okay, time for some truth bombs. Are you ready for it? I'm going to share a very unpopular opinion.
Sometimes, these national games are… boring. Don't @ me! I said it.
Give me a weird, regional rivalry game any day. The drama, the history, the sheer weirdness.
The Streaming Wild Card
Let's not forget the streamers! These days, practically every game is available somewhere online. If you're willing to pay, that is.
ESPN+, Paramount+, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video... It's a subscription jungle out there. You'll need a flow chart to keep track of everything.
The upside? You theoretically have access to every game. The downside? Your wallet may start weeping.
So, How Do You Really Know?
Alright, enough rambling. What's the best way to figure out what's on? The answer isn't sexy, I'm afraid.
TV Guide listings. Your cable provider's channel guide. Websites like 506sports.com. Old school but effective.
Also, don't underestimate the power of a friend who knows these things. We all have one. Befriend them. Buy them pizza. Milk them for information!
Final Thoughts (and More Unpopular Opinions)
Ultimately, figuring out your local NFL broadcast schedule is a blend of logic, luck, and a little bit of research. And I think that is fine.
And look, here's another unpopular opinion, but all those pre-game shows? I'd rather watch paint dry.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to see if I can find that weird Canadian Football League game nobody else is watching. Happy viewing!
