Which Week 13 games will be available in your local television market? We’ve got coverage maps and a full schedule for you.
As the weather gets cold and December football nears, each game is increasingly important. More than half the league is in contention for a playoff spot, and many of those who aren’t contending are fighting to keep their jobs. Late-season games carry extra weight, and we want to make sure you are ready to take in all the action.
The primetime slate kicks off with a Thursday night matchup between the 10-1 New Orleans Saints – who haven’t lost in nearly three months – and the suddenly dangerous Dallas Cowboys. Two of the league’s hottest teams jostling for playoff position is sure to make for a thrilling start to the week.
As for Sunday’s action, here is a look at what markets will be broadcasting the day’s games on FOX and CBS, courtesy of 506 Sports.
CBS Single
No matchup on CBS pits two teams with winning records, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t interesting storylines. The Cleveland Browns, winners of two straight, are still clinging to a strand of playoff hope as they head to Houston to take on the Texans. Another loss for Cleveland could essentially zap their playoff chances, so they surely have a lot at stake. As for the Texans, they’ve won eight consecutive games after starting 0-3 and suddenly find themselves with a chance to earn a first-round bye in the playoffs. With a soft schedule ahead, Houston is a force to be reckoned with and they’ll look to keep their momentum going on Sunday.
FOX Early
The FOX early slate contains a number of home teams looking to play spoiler, as the New York Giants host the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions host the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers. Elsewhere, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers look to save a lost season as they host the Arizona Cardinals.
FOX Late
If you live on the West Coast, you’ll be getting the San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks in the FOX afternoon window. The rest of the country will see many analysts’ preseason Super Bowl prediction as the Minnesota Vikings take on the New England Patriots in what should be a fascinating game. Tom Brady taking on that vaunted Minnesota defense is must-see TV.
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The primetime slate then offers the Los Angeles Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football on NBC as each team eyes a first-round bye, and potentially even home-field advantage. Then, on Monday Night Football, we get a key NFC East on ESPN as the Washington Redskins visit the Philadelphia Eagles.