Fox NFL Sunday in major broadcasting change with Rob Gronkowski making live TV move for playoffs
FOX NFL Ahead of the playoffs, Sunday made a significant broadcasting shift.
During the regular season, the popular show typically airs at the conclusion of the week.
However, this weekend’s Washington Commanders versus Detroit Lions game will be televised.
On Saturday night, the Divisional Round matchup will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET.
This implies that the Fox NFL Sunday crew will be moving from their regular season spot to the day before.
At 7:30 p.m. ET, Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, and Co. will begin a special extra program.
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Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, Jay Glazer, and host Curt Menefee will join them.
Additionally, Rob Gronkowski, a legend of the New England Patriots, will appear on the pregame show.
As the primary broadcast team for the match, Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt take center stage.
The announcement of a Fox NFL Special delighted fans, who raced to social media.
“High stakes game!” commented one.
“Looking forward to the FOX coverage of this crucial playoff matchup.”
“What a team you’ve got together!” said another.
Another person said, “This is going to be incredible.”
The NFC Championship game is open to the victor of the Lions vs. Commanders matchup.
Fox’s stellar lineup will also provide pre-, during-, and post-match material for the Ford Field match.
NFL division round schedule
The Houston Texans will play the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 18, at 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC).
Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions, Saturday, January 18, 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
Sun., Jan. 19, 3 p.m. ET (NBC): Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams
Sun., Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS): Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens
They televised the Green Bay Packers’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round.
This Saturday, Fox was scheduled to broadcast college basketball live at 8:00 p.m. ET.
But they will continue to show action throughout the day starting at 11 p.m. ET.
The NFL will now be the exclusive focus of the evening slow.
On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs will play the Houston Texans live on ESPN and ABC at 430 p.m.
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On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Los Angeles Rams at 3 p.m. ET.
Additionally, on the same day, the Baltimore Ravens travel to the Buffalo Bills at 6 p.m. on CBS.