The NFL Week 9 slate kicks off with the Cincinnati Bengals hosting the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain, on NFL Network. The domestic broadcast rights for the remaining 11 Sunday afternoon games are split between FOX and CBS, with FOX securing six national broadcasts and CBS holding five. This distribution ensures fans across all time zones have access to marquee matchups, though regional variations will apply for select late-afternoon windows.
Brady joins booth for Packers-Patriots clash as Chiefs-Jets headline CBS slate
FOX’s lineup features two high-profile contests, headlined by the Dallas Cowboys visiting the Indianapolis Colts in the early afternoon window. The network’s late-afternoon slot will carry the Green Bay Packers versus the New England Patriots, a game that doubles as a tribute to New England legends. Former quarterback Tom Brady will join the broadcast booth for the matchup, while Rob Gronkowski will be inducted into the Patriots’ Hall of Fame during the event, adding a layer of historical significance to the on-field action.
CBS will not anchor its coverage to a single dominant matchup in either time slot but will feature the Kansas City Chiefs versus the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos versus the Carolina Panthers. These games provide critical narrative hooks for the latter half of the season, with the Chiefs looking to maintain their momentum and the Broncos aiming to solidify their playoff positioning. Fans should verify their local listings, as FOX and CBS will each offer one regional broadcast option in the late-afternoon window to cover specific market demands.
Source: Yahoo Sports
