NFL NETWORK TO AIR ALL 65 PRESEASON GAMES
Thursday, July 16th, 2009 -- 9:17 AM
NFL Network is home to all the NFL preseason games for the first time with 65 games airing on the only network dedicated entirely to football. In addition for the first time, the entire NFL preseason schedule will be seen in high definition nationally including 12 live preseason games, the most in the network's history. Week 1 of the 2009 NFL preseason on NFL Network features five live games highlighted by the debuts of first-round quarterback draft picks Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez. The live coverage kicks off with a doubleheader on Friday, August 14 at 7:00 PM CT with the St. Louis Rams taking on the New York Jets followed Denver against San Francisco. Saturday, August 15 features the first-ever live tripleheader with the Atlanta Falcons going up against the Detroit Lions beginning at 3:00 PM CT, followed immediately by Bears vs. the Bills then Seattle vs. San Diego. All 12 live preseason games will include halftime shows featuring NFL Network's team of analysts from its Los Angeles studios and five-minute NFL Network Now updates between game broadcasts reporting the most up-to-date news and information. For more on the preseason TV schedule log on to nfl.comFeel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.