The Flex Works For The Fans

The increase in switching NFL telecasts between CBS and Fox this season rewards fans that only have access to their locally televised games on this final weekend of the regular season. The best example is CBS having the Arizona vs. L.A. Rams telecast instead of Fox, and understandably making it the primary doubleheader game (Jan. 3). This allowed the NFL to shift the Green Bay vs. Chicago game to the 4:25 ET spot and enable Fox to make it the primary doubleheader game. Week 17 is highlighted by both networks getting a doubleheader game.

Because of the flexing, fans can follow both telecasts, which determine the final NFC playoff participants. Fox also has the New Orleans vs. Carolina game, along with the Seattle vs. San Francisco telecast going regional, and at the same time. These games will determine the top three seeds in the NFC in a season in which only the #1 seed gets a post-season bye week.

There is one irony to the Fox late game window. As of press time, the Phoenix market is scheduled to receive the Green Bay vs. Chicago telecast instead of the San Francisco vs. Seattle telecast. Because of the 49ers having to relocate their games due to Covid restrictions, that game is being played in Glendale AZ (the stadium which is home to the Cardinals).

MINNEAPOLIS: KYCR 1440 starts the new year by expanding the air time of Eric Nelson and Wally Langfellow. Instead of only a Friday night and weekend sports talk show, "Ten Thousands Takes" begins Monday (1/4), airing from 5 to 6 PM weekdays. There will also be a live show most Saturdays at Noon. The pair have co-hosted since 2002. Langfellow, known more for his studio hosting during North Stars broadcasts in the 80's on WCCO, continues to do high school play-by-play on KYCR.

TAMPA: WDAE has announced its new co-hosting team for afternoons, moving Jay Recher to team with former Buccaneer Ian Beckles. Recher has been with WDAE since 2014. He will continue with his role on USF football studio coverage.

Finally, thanks for all of the nice holiday greetings. The plan is to return to regular posts during 2021 as we all recover from the pandemic. 

Let's make this a great year!