With this being the beginning of the NFL preseason, NFL Network has five live games this weekend which will whet the appetite of fans all over the country. Well, at least those fans that actually have the NFL Network. We have the schedule for this week and beyond.
NFL NETWORK PROGRAMMING NOTES (8/11-8/17)FIVE WEEK ONE PRESEASON GAMES LIVE ONNFL NETWORKFriday: Bills at RedskinsSaturday: Bucs at Dolphins & Titans at SeahawksSunday: 49ers at Colts & Broncos at BengalsNFL Network Insiders Continue With Exclusive Reports from Team Training FacilitiesMilwaukee Iron at Spokane Shock for AFL National Conference Championship Game with Kurt Warner in the Booth, Thursday, August 12 at 8:00 PM ETFive LIVE Preseason Games This WeekendNFL Network’s live games begin Friday, August 13 at 7:30 PM ET with the Buffalo Bills traveling to Washington to take on the Redskins. Washington enters the 2010 season under the direction of new head coach Mike Shanahan, as well as veteran QB Donovan McNabb.Saturday, August 14 features a preseason doubleheader with Tampa Bay at Miami at 7:00 PM ET and Tennessee at Seattle at 10:00 PM ET. The Buccaneer’s preseason debut marks the first NFL appearance for 3rd overall draft pick DT Gerald McCoy, while Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall makes his debut in Miami. QB Vince Young and the Titans take on the Seahawks in the highly anticipated NFL return of head coach Pete Carroll.The final two live games of Week 1 air Sunday, August 15 with San Francisco at Indianapolis at 1:00 PM ET and Denver at Cincinnati at 7:00 PM ET. Head coach Mike Singletary and the 49ers start the preseason against the defending AFC champion Colts, led by QB Peyton Manning. The Broncos first-round draft pick, QB Tim Tebow makes his NFL debut against the Bengals.In addition to the ten live telecasts during the 2010 preseason, NFL Network features tape-delayed broadcasts of all 65 preseason games.NFL Network Features Training Camp Reports From Across the LeagueTraining camp interviews and special features from throughout the league air nightly on NFL Total Access at 7:00 PM ET.NFL Network reporters have been spending time with many of the league’s teams as they embark on the preseason and continue with full team 11-on-11 practice. ‘Inside Training Camp’ segments will include analysis and play-by-play reporting of the full team practices by NFL Network talent, including Brian Baldinger and Mike Mayock.Special Thursday Night Arena Football Features Milwaukee Iron at Spokane Shock for the National Conference Championship at 8:00 PM ETAfter making it through the first round of playoffs, the Iron and the Shock battle Thursday at 8:00 PM ET for the National Conference title and a trip to the Arena Bowl. Former AFL quarterback, turned NFL standout Kurt Warner returns to the broadcast booth, alongside play-by-play voice Fran Charles for the call.Milwaukee and Spokane split the regular season with both teams grabbing wins against each other on the road. A win Thursday night would not only mean a National Conference title, but also a trip to the Arena Bowl next week.In last week’s first round of playoffs, the Shock (14-3) once again proved why they are the top-seeded team with a 57-49 victory over the Arizona Rattlers. Shock QB Kyle Rowley, who has consistently been a driving force on the field, completed 68% of his passes for seven touchdowns. Spokane’s defense also nabbed a key interception of Rattlers QB Nick Davila that set up a Shock field goal to seal the win.The Iron (12-5) secured their spot in the National Conference Championship game by defeating the Chicago Rush 64-54. Iron QB Chris Greisen threw for 312 yards and the Milwaukee defensive also tallied an interception that led to a touchdown.THIS WEEK ON NFL TOTAL ACCESS: Footage of Full Team Practices from Training Camps Around the League; Interview with Redskins TE Chris CooleyWednesday, August 11
- Redskins TE Chris Cooley joins Rich Eisen on ‘Redskins Cam’ from the team’s training facility
- Exclusive look at Falcons training camp and 11-on-11 full team practice
- Interview with Jets WR Braylon Edwards
- Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’
Thursday, August 12
- ‘Inside Training Camp’ from the 11-on-11 practices at the Saints and Patriots training facilities
- Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’
Friday, August 13
- ‘Inside Training Camp’ with the New York Giants
- Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’
THIS WEEK ON NFL.COM: Chat with NFL Network Insiders as the Preseason StartsThursday, August 12
- CHAT: Steve Wyche (12:00 NOON ET)
- CHAT: Bucky Brooks (2:00 PM ET)
Friday, August 13
- CHAT: Vic Carucci (12 NOON ET)
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET)Wednesday, August 118:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: 2010 Hall of Fame Game – Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys (HD)
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)12 MIDNIGHT – NFL Preseason Game: 2010 Hall of Fame Game – Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys (HD)Thursday, August 121:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: 2010 Hall of Fame Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys (HD)4:00 PM – Around the League (HD)5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Undrafted Players (HD)6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Rookie Seasons7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)8:00 PM – Arena Football: Playoff Game – Milwaukee Iron at Spokane Shock (HD) – LIVE11:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots (HD)Friday, August 139:30 AM – NFL Preseason Game: 2010 Hall of Fame Game – Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys (HD)12:30 PM – NFL Preseason Game: New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots (HD)3:30 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Oakland Raiders at Dallas Cowboys (HD)6:30 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)7:30 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Buffalo Bills at Washington Redskins (HD) – LIVE10:30 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Jacksonville Jaguars at Philadelphia Eagles (HD)Saturday, August 141:30 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons (HD)4:30 AM – Sound FX: Super Bowl XLIV [HD]5:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Foul Ups6:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Weather Games7:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens (HD)10:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Buffalo Bills at Washington Redskins (HD)1:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Jacksonville Jaguars at Philadelphia Eagles (HD)4:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots (HD)7:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins (HD) – LIVE10:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks (HD) – LIVESunday, August 151:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals (HD)4:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins (HD)7:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons (HD)10:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers (HD)1:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts (HD) – LIVE4:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Oakland Raiders at Dallas Cowboys (HD)7:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals (HD) – LIVE10:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Chicago Bears at San Diego Chargers (HD)Monday, August 161:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams (HD)4:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Buffalo Bills at Washington Redskins (HD)7:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers (HD)10:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts (HD)1:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks (HD)4:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers (HD)7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)Tuesday,
August 172:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals (HD)7:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins (HD)10:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons (HD)1:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Jacksonville Jaguars at Philadelphia Eagles (HD)4:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers (HD)7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)8:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Chicago Bears at San Diego Chargers (HD)11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)
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