NFL Network Programming Through 12/29

Here’s the programming for NFL Network through next Tuesday. Lots of good stuff including its last live game of the season which is on Christmas Day so without further ado, scroll down for your programming for the next 7 days.

NFL NETWORK PROGRAMMING NOTES (12/23-12/29)

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: AFC WEST CHAMPION CHARGERS FACE TITANS

FRIDAY AT 7:00 PM ET

NFL Classic Games: “The Catch” 49ers-Cowboys

Called By Vin Scully and Hank Stram

Christmas Eve at 8:00 PM ET

Raiders-Patriots “Tuck Rule” Game

Christmas Day at 12:30 PM ET

Christmas Pregame Show Includes Feature on Titans RB Chris Johnson Meeting Music Icon Faith Hill at 5:00 PM ET

THURSDAY NIGHT KICKOFF  – FRIDAY 5:00 PM ET

• Titans RB Chris Johnson meets music icon Faith Hill
• Deion Sanders is “Sanders Claus” and gives “gifts” to NFL players and coaches

• On The Marshall Plan, Marshall Faulk examines Titans RB Chris Johnson’s playing style
• Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk and Deion Sanders talk with troops in Afghanistan via remote.
• An encore of Stacey Dales’ 1-on-1 interview with Chargers QB Philip Rivers.

NFL GAMEDAY MORNING – SUNDAY 9:00 AM-1:00 PM ET

• Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk and Deion Sanders discuss the top 10 plays of the decade.
• On Super Bowl Journey, Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew gives an all-access look at last Thursday’s Colts-Jaguars game.
• Brett Favre, head coach Brad Childress and the Viking season is analyzed and debated.
• Steve Sabol discusses Sunday night’s Cowboys-Redskins game
• Bob Papa reports from Panthers-Giants matchup
• Lindsay Soto reports from Ravens-Steelers matchup
• Kara Henderson reports from Jaguars-Patriots matchup
• Michael Lombardi reports from Broncos-Eagles matchup
• Steve Wyche reports from Jets-Colts matchup
  

NFL CLASSIC GAMES

Thursday at 8:00 PM ET – Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers (1981 NFC Championship)

In one of the most iconic plays in NFL history, San Francisco WR Dwight Clark caught the game winning six-yard scoring pass from QB Joe Montana with 51 seconds remaining to give the 49ers the 28-27win. Announcers Vin Scully and Hank Stram call the action in the game known for “The Catch.”

Friday at 12:30 PM ET – Oakland Raiders vs. New England Patriots (2001 AFC Divisional Playoff) 

In a game known for the “tuck rule,” an instant replay review overturned the on-field call of a fumble by Patriots QB Tom Brady.  Brady then drove his team into field goal range where K Adam Vinatieri kicked both the tying field goal with 27 seconds remaining in regulation and later kicked the winning field goal in overtime.

NFL Classic Games is the only show on television where fans can catch complete network broadcasts of classic NFL regular season and playoff games.

 

NFL FILMS PRESENTS: THE JETS  – THURSDAY 4:30 PM

This week NFL Films takes a look at the history of the Jets franchise since its win in Super Bowl III and whether first year head coach Rex Ryan is ready to bring the team back to its former glory.

NFL Films Presents, hosted by Steve Sabol, explores the depth of the NFL Films archive – the world’s largest sports film library – with unique perspectives on football’s greatest heroes and personalities as well as its history, humanity and humor.

THIS WEEK ON NFL TOTAL ACCESS: former Bengals OL Dave Lapham Wednesday, Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew Thursday, former 49ers WR Dwight Clark Thursday

Wednesday, December 23

• Former Bengals OL Dave Lapham is a guest analyst
• A look at the top 10 teams of the decade
• On ‘Official Review,’ NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira discusses whether the Chargers should have been penalized for illegal substitution after RB LaDainian Tomlinson came into the game and lined up as a WR at the end of the Chargers-Bengals game. Pereira also discusses Dolphins WR Greg Camarillo’s unnecessary roughness penalty in overtime against the Titans.

Thursday, December 24

• A look at the top 10 games of the decade
• Former WR Dwight Clark discusses his role in “The Catch” on 49ers Cam
• In a special holiday edition of Super Bowl Journey, Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew takes a group of underprivileged children shopping at Toys “R” Us and then plays his favorite video game, “Call of Duty,” against troops from six different USO centers across the globe.
  

Saturday, December 26

• A look at the top 10 performances of the decade
• Put up your Dukes with Jamie Dukes
• Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’

Monday, December 28 – 90-minute Monday Night Football edition

• Kara Henderson reports from Vikings-Bears game
• Michael Lombardi goes ‘Around the League’

Tuesday, December 27

• A look at the top 10 plays from Week 16
• Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’

THIS WEEK ON AROUND THE LEAGUE: New York Daily News Columnist Gary Myers Thursday

Thursday, December 24

• LB Joey Porter on Dolphins Cam
• New York Daily News columnist Gary Myers talks about his book, “The Catch,” on Giants Cam

THIS WEEK ON PLAYBOOK: Special edition of Playbook Friday

Wednesday at 6:00 PM ET – Recap edition – Mike Mayock, Solomon Wilcots and Brian Billick discuss:

• How the Steelers kept their slim playoff hopes alive against the Packers
• The Bengals’ emotional effort against the Chargers
• How the Broncos were upset by the Raiders
  

Thursday at 6:00 PM ET – AFC Playbook – Brian Baldinger, Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann discuss:

• What the Colts need to fix if they want to improve to 15-0
• How the Patriots can use WR Randy Moss to clinch the AFC East
• How the Ravens offense will hurt the Steelers’ hopes of returning to the playoffs

Friday at 3:30 PM ET – Chargers vs. Titans Playbook – Brian Baldinger, Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann discuss:

• How QB Vince Young could beat the Chargers
• Why the Titans will struggle to slow down the Chargers’ pass offense
• Who will have the biggest impact on the game
• Michael Lombardi explains why the Chargers’ chances of making it to the Super Bowl might change

Saturday at 12 NOON ET – NFC Playbook – Brian Baldinger, Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann discuss:

• How the Eagles defense could shut down the Broncos
• Why WR Miles Austin could be the key to the Cowboys’ playoff hopes
• What the Saints need to fix to get back on track and clinch home field advantage

THIS WEEK ON NFL.COM: ‘Official Review’ online segment Wednesday

Wednesday, December 23

• In bonus content from ‘Official Review,’ NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira explains what would have happened if Eagles QB Donovan McNabb spiked the ball while 49ers LB Ahmad Brooks and Eagles FB Leonard Weaver were behind the line of scrimmage. Pereira also discusses fans throwing snowballs during Jets-Falcons game a fan’s laser pointer on the field during the Raiders-Broncos matchup.

Friday, December 25

• 6:30 PM ET – NFL.com/Live: From Los Angeles, host Fran Charles along with analysts Jamie Dukes and Bucky Brooks provide expert analysis, commentary and live “look-ins” of Thursday Night Football. Scott Hanson and Paul Burmeister provide live reports from Nashville.

Sunday, December 27

• 12 NOON ET – NFL.com fantasy editor Michael Fabiano chat
• 7:00 PM ET – NFL.com columnist Bucky Brooks chat
  

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET)

Wednesday, December 23

6:00 PM – Playbook: Wednesday recap edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans (HD)
9:30 PM – NFL Replay: Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Diego Chargers (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – Playbook: Wednesday recap edition

1:00 AM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 15 (HD)

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 15 (HD)

Thursday, December 24

6:00 AM – America’s Game: 2003 New England Patriots (HD)

7:00 AM – America’s Game: 2004 New England Patriots (HD)

8:00 AM – America’s Game: 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers (HD)

9:00 AM – America’s Game: 2006 Indianapolis Colts (HD)

10:00 AM – America’s Game: 2007 New York Giants (HD)

11:00 AM – America’s Game: 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers (HD)

12 NOON – Playbook: Wednesday recap edition

1:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 15 (HD)

1:30 PM – NFL Replay: Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans (HD)

3:00 PM – NFL Replay: Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Diego Chargers (HD)

4:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: The Jets (HD)

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: Thursday AFC edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Classic Games: Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers (1981 NFC Championship)

11:00 PM – Playbook: AFC edition

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Total Access (HD)

Friday, December 25

6:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Follies

7:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Football Myths

8:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Traditions

9:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Greatest Hands

10:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Defenses

11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Gunslingers

12 NOON – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 15 (HD)

12:30 PM – NFL Classic Games: Oakland Raiders vs. New England Patriots (2001 AFC Divisional Playoff)

3:30 PM – Playbook: San Diego Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans edition

4:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

5:00 PM – Thursday Night Kickoff  (HD) – LIVE

7:00 PM – Thursday Night Football: San Diego Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans (HD) – LIVE

10:30 PM – Post-Game Show (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

Saturday, December 26

9:00 AM – NFL Films Presents: The Jets (HD)

9:30 AM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 15 (HD)

10:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 15 (HD)

10:30 AM – NFL Films Presents: The Jets (HD)

11:00 AM – Playbook: AFC edition

12 NOON – Playbook: NFC edition

1:00 PM – America’s Game: 1981 San Francisco 49ers (HD)

2:00 PM – NFL Classic Games: Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers (1981 NFC Championship)

5:00 PM – Playbook: AFC edition

6:00 PM – Playbook: NFC edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – 2009 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Swimsuit Special (HD)

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Clutch Quarterbacks

10:00 PM – Playbook: NFC edition

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – 2009 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Swimsuit Special (HD)

Sunday, December 27

7:00 AM – Playbook: AFC edition

8:00 AM – Playbook: NFC edition

9:00 AM – NFL GameDay Morning (HD)

1:00 PM – NFL GameDay StatZone (HD)

4:00 PM – NFL GameDay Scoreboard (HD)

7:30 PM – NFL GameDay Highlights (HD)

11:30 PM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

Monday, December 28

4:00 AM – NFL RedZone (HD)

11:30 AM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

4:00 PM – NFL Replay Real-Time: Week 16 (HD)

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Up to the Minute (HD)

6:30 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD) – 90-minute Monday Night Football edition

8:30 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

9:00 PM – NFL Follies: Follies Go Hollywood

9:30 PM – NFL Follies: 2007 Fall Follies

10:00 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

10:30 PM – NFL Follies: Symfunny

11:00 PM – NFL Follies: Foul-ups

11:30 PM – NFL Total Access (HD) – updated with postgame press conferences and analysis

1:00 AM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

Tuesday, December 29

6:00 AM – NFL Total Access (HD)

1:00 PM – NFL Replay Real-Time: Week 16 (HD)

2:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Clutch Quarterbacks

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Motivational Coaches

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Show TBD

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: Tuesday recap edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: Matchup TBD (HD)

9:30 PM – NFL Replay: Matchup TBD (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – Playbook: Tuesday recap edition

1:00 AM – NFL Replay Real-Time: Week 16 (HD)

That’s does it for this post.