1996 NFL Season

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As originally written by Jimmy Delach and Tim Brulia:


One item of note. Amid a bit of controversy, Browns owner Art Modell, citing a stalemate with Cleveland city officials over the building of a new stadium, moves the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore. This causes extreme anguish and anger across Northeastern Ohio, to the extent that the NFL, in an unprecedented move, promises Cleveland a return to the NFL in 1999, complete with a new stadium, retaining the Browns full identity and historical records that will remain in Cleveland.

PRESEASON

7/27/96 Indianapolis vs. New Orleans @ Canton (HOF Game) (ABC) 2:30--AL MICHAELS, FRANK GIFFORD, DAN DIERDORF

7/28/96 Pittsburgh vs. San Diego @ Tokyo (ESPN) 10:00 p.m. (7/27)--MIKE PATRICK, JOE THEISMANN,

8/5/96 Dallas vs. Kansas City @ Monterrey, Mexico (ABC) 8:00--AL MICHAELS, FRANK GIFFORD, DAN DIERDORF

8/8/96 Buffalo @ Minnesota (TNT) 8:00--VERNE LUNDQUIST, PAT HADEN, CRAIG SAGER

8/10/96 Baltimore @ New York Giants (NBC) 1:00--DON CRIQUI, PHIL SIMMS, BEASLEY REECE

8/10/96 San Diego @ San Francisco (FOX) 8:00--PAT SUMMERALL, JOHN MADDEN

8/11/96 Miami @ Chicago (NBC) 1:00--TOM HAMMOND, BOB TRUMPY, PAUL MAGUIRE

8/11/96 Pittsburgh @ Green Bay (TNT) 8:00--VERNE LUNDQUIST, PAT HADEN, CRAIG SAGER

8/12/96 New England @ Dallas (ESPN) 8:00--MIKE PATRICK, JOE THEISMANN

8/15/96 Oakland @ Atlanta (ESPN) 8:00--MIKE PATRICK, JOE THEISMANN

8/17/96 Denver @ Dallas (FOX) 7:00--PAT SUMMERALL, JOHN MADDEN

8/18/96 Philadelphia @ New England (NBC) 1:00--CHARLIE JONES, RANDY CROSS, WILL MCDONOUGH

8/18/96 San Francisco @ Jacksonville (TNT) 8:00--VERNE LUNDQUIST, PAT HADEN, CRAIG SAGER

8/19/96 Minnesota @ Miami (ABC) 8:00--AL MICHAELS, FRANK GIFFORD, DAN DIERDORF

8/22/96 Kansas City @ Chicago (ABC) 8:00--AL MICHAELS, FRANK GIFFORD, DAN DIERDORF

8/24/96 Green Bay @ Indianapolis (FOX) 8:00--PAT SUMMERALL, JOHN MADDEN


WEEK 1, 1996 - NBC Doubleheader:

Sunday 9/1:

Cardinals-Colts, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Falcons-Panthers, 1, FOX, Sam Rosen, Ron Pitts

Bengals-Rams, 1, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bart Oates

Lions-Vikings, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Chiefs-Oilers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Raiders-Ravens, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy

Eagles-Redskins, 1, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Steelers-Jaguars, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Packers-Buccaneers, 4, FOX, Mike Breen, Bill Maas

Patriots-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Saints-49ers, 4, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Jets-Broncos, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Seahawks-Chargers, 4, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Bills-Giants, 8, TNT, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden, Ernie Johnson

Also: WKBW-Buffalo, WPIX-New York

Monday 9/2:

Cowboys-Bears, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann


WEEK 2, 1996 - FOX Doubleheader:

Sunday 9/8:

Ravens-Steelers, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Panthers-Saints, 1, FOX, Mike Breen, Bill Maas

Bears-Redskins, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Oilers-Jaguars, 1, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bart Oates

Colts-Jets, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy

Vikings-Falcons, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Patriots-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Raiders-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Buccaneers-Lions, 1, FOX, Sam Rosen, Ron Pitts

Bengals-Chargers, 4, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Broncos-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Giants-Cowboys, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Rams-49ers, 4, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Dolphins-Cardinals, 8, TNT, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden, Ernie Johnson

Also: WBFS-Miami

Monday 9/9:

Eagles-Packers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann


WEEK 3, 1996 - NBC Doubleheader:

Sunday 9/15:

Cardinals-Patriots, 1, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Ravens-Oilers, 1, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bart Oates

Lions-Eagles, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Vikings-Bears, 1, FOX, Mike Breen, Bill Maas

Saints-Bengals, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Jets-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Chargers-Packers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Colts-Cowboys, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Jaguars-Raiders, 4, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Chiefs-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Redskins-Giants, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Buccaneers-Broncos, 8, TNT, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden, Ernie Johnson

Also: WWWB-Tampa/St. Petersburg, KMGH-Denver

Monday 9/16:

Bills-Steelers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann

Bye: Falcons, Panthers, Rams, 49ers


WEEK 4, 1996 - FOX Doubleheader:

Sunday 9/22:

Cardinals-Saints, 1, FOX, Eric Clemons, Jim Burt

Broncos-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Packers-Vikings, 1, FOX, Sam Rosen, Ron Pitts

Jaguars-Patriots, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Giants-Jets, 1, FOX, Mike Breen, Bill Maas

49ers-Panthers, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Redskins-Rams, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Bears-Lions, 4, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Cowboys-Bills, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Chargers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Seahawks-Buccaneers, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Eagles-Falcons, 8, TNT, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden, Ernie Johnson

Also: WTXF-Philadelphia

Monday 9/23:

Dolphins-Colts, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann

Bye: Ravens, Bengals, Oilers, Steelers


WEEK 5, 1996 - FOX Doubleheader:

Sunday 9/29:

Panthers-Jaguars, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Broncos-Bengals, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Lions-Buccaneers, 1, FOX, Sam Rosen, Ron Pitts

Oilers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Vikings-Giants, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Saints-Ravens, 1, FOX, Mike Breen, Bill Maas

Raiders-Bears, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms

Falcons-49ers, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Packers-Seahawks, 4, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Chiefs-Chargers, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Rams-Cardinals, 4, FOX, Eric Clemons, Jim Burt

Jets-Redskins, 8, TNT, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden, Ernie Johnson

Also: WPIX-New York, WDCA-Washington

Monday 9/30:

Cowboys-Eagles, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann

Bye: Bills, Colts, Dolphins, Patriots


WEEK 6, 1996 - NBC Doubleheader:

Sunday 10/6:

Falcons-Lions, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Ron Pitts

Panthers-Vikings, 1, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Packers-Bears, 1, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Patriots-Ravens, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Raiders-Jets, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross, Len Berman

Seahawks-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Colts-Bills, 4, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy

Jaguars-Saints, 4, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Chargers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

49ers-Rams, 4, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Oilers-Bengals, 8, TNT, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden, Ernie Johnson

Also: KHOU-Houston

Monday 10/7:

Steelers-Chiefs, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann

Bye: Cardinals, Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, Buccaneers, Redskins


WEEK 7, 1996 - FOX Doubleheader:

Sunday 10/13:

Cardinals-Cowboys, 1, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Bears-Saints, 1, FOX, Mike Breen, Bill Maas

Bengals-Steelers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Oilers-Falcons, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Dolphins-Bills, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms

Vikings-Buccaneers, 1, FOX, Eric Clemons, Scott Case

Jets-Jaguars, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Rams-Panthers, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Redskins-Patriots, 1, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Lions-Raiders, 4, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Eagles-Giants, 4, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Ravens-Colts, 8, TNT, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden, Ernie Johnson

Also: WNUV-Baltimore, WNDY-Indianapolis

Monday 10/14:

49ers-Packers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann

Bye: Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Seahawks


WEEK 8, 1996 - NBC Doubleheader:

Thursday 10/17:

Seahawks-Chiefs, 8, TNT, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden, Ernie Johnson

Also: KCPQ-Seattle, KMBC-Kansas City

Sunday 10/20:

Falcons-Cowboys, 1, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Dolphins-Eagles, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Patriots-Colts, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy

Saints-Panthers, 1, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Giants-Redskins, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Ravens-Broncos, 4, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Bills-Jets, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross, Len Berman

Bengals-49ers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Jaguars-Rams, 4, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bart Oates

Steelers-Oilers, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Buccaneers-Cardinals, 4, FOX, Mike Breen, Bill Maas

Monday 10/21:

Raiders-Chargers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann

Bye: Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings


WEEK 9, 1996 - FOX Doubleheader:

Sunday 10/27:

Panthers-Eagles, 1, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Colts-Redskins, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Jaguars-Bengals, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Giants-Lions, 1, FOX, Mike Breen, Bill Maas

Steelers-Falcons, 1, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bob Trumpy

Rams-Ravens, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

49ers-Oilers, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Buccaneers-Packers, 1, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Cowboys-Dolphins, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Chiefs-Broncos, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Jets-Cardinals, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Chargers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Bills-Patriots, 8, TNT, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden, Ernie Johnson

Also: WKBW-Buffalo, WLVI-Boston

Monday 10/28:

Bears-Vikings, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann

Bye: Saints, Raiders


WEEK 10, 1996 - NBC Doubleheader:

Sunday 11/3:

Cardinals-Giants, 1, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Panthers-Falcons, 1, FOX, Eric Clemons, Scott Case

Bengals-Ravens, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Lions-Packers, 1, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Eagles-Cowboys, 1, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Rams-Steelers, 1, FOX, Joe Buck, Bill Maas

Chargers-Colts, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy, Sam Wyche

Buccaneers-Bears, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Oilers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bob Golic

Chiefs-Vikings, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Dolphins-Patriots, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Redskins-Bills, 4, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

49ers-Saints, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone

Also: KTVU-San Francisco/Oakland

Monday 11/4:

Broncos-Raiders, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann

Bye: Jaguars, Jets


WEEK 11, 1996 - FOX Doubleheader:

Sunday 11/10:

Cardinals-Redskins, 1, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Falcons-Rams, 1, FOX, Joe Buck, Bill Maas

Bills-Eagles, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Packers-Chiefs, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Oilers-Saints, 1, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bart Oates

Colts-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Patriots-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche, Len Berman

Raiders-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Steelers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Ravens-Jaguars, 4, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy

Bears-Broncos, 4, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Cowboys-49ers, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Vikings-Seahawks, 4, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Giants-Panthers, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone

Also: WPIX-New York, WCCB-Charlotte

Monday 11/11:

Lions-Chargers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann


WEEK 12, 1996 - NBC Doubleheader:

Sunday 11/17:

Panthers-Rams, 1, FOX, Joe Buck, Bill Maas

Bears-Chiefs, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Bengals-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Broncos-Patriots, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Jaguars-Steelers, 1, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Saints-Falcons, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Jets-Colts, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Seahawks-Lions, 1, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bart Oates

Redskins-Eagles, 1, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Ravens-49ers, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Dolphins-Oilers, 4, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy

Giants-Cardinals, 4, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Buccaneers-Chargers, 4, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Vikings-Raiders, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone

Also: KARE-Minneapolis/St. Paul

Monday 11/18:

Packers-Cowboys, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann


WEEK 13, 1996 - FOX Doubleheader:

Sunday 11/24:

Falcons-Bengals, 1, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Panthers-Oilers, 1, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Broncos-Vikings, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Lions-Bears, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Colts-Patriots, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy

Jaguars-Ravens, 1, NBC, Jim Donovan, Bob Golic

Saints-Buccaneers, 1, FOX, Eric Clemons, Scott Case

Jets-Bills, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Chargers-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

49ers-Redskins, 1, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Cowboys-Giants, 4, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Raiders-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Dan Hicks, Sam Wyche

Eagles-Cardinals, 4, FOX, Joe Buck, Bill Maas

Packers-Rams, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone

Also: WFRV-Green Bay, WITI-Milwaukee, KTVI-St. Louis

Monday 11/25:

Steelers-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann


WEEK 14, 1996 - NBC Doubleheader:

Thursday 11/28:

Chiefs-Lions, 12:30, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Redskins-Cowboys, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Pam Oliver

Sunday 12/1:

Cardinals-Vikings, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Bills-Colts, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Bears-Packers, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Bengals-Jaguars, 1, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bart Oates

Giants-Eagles, 1, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Steelers-Ravens, 1, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Buccaneers-Panthers, 1, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Oilers-Jets, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross, Len Berman

Dolphins-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Seahawks-Broncos, 4, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy

Rams-Saints, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Patriots-Chargers, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone

Also: WCVB-Boston, KGTV-San Diego

Monday 12/2:

49ers-Falcons, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann


WEEK 15, 1996 - FOX Doubleheader:

Thursday 12/5:

Eagles-Colts, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone

Also: WPHL-Philadelphia

Sunday 12/8:

Falcons-Saints, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Ravens-Bengals, 1, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Broncos-Packers, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Jaguars-Oilers, 1, NBC, Jim Donovan, Beasley Reece

Giants-Dolphins, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Rams-Bears, 1, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Chargers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Trumpy

Redskins-Buccaneers, 1, FOX, Joe Buck, Bill Maas

Bills-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Panthers-49ers, 4, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Cowboys-Cardinals, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Jets-Patriots, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche

Vikings-Lions, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone

Also: KARE-Minneapolis/St. Paul

Monday 12/9:

Chiefs-Raiders, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann


WEEK 16, 1996 - NBC Doubleheader:

Saturday 12/14:

Eagles-Jets, 12:30, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Chargers-Bears, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross, Jim Gray

Sunday 12/15:

Ravens-Panthers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Packers-Lions, 1, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Patriots-Cowboys, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche, Randy Cross, John Dockery

Saints-Giants, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

49ers-Steelers, 1, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Rams-Falcons, 1, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Buccaneers-Vikings, 1, FOX, Joe Buck, Bill Maas

Bengals-Oilers, 4, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Colts-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bob Trumpy

Raiders-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Redskins-Cardinals, 4, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Seahawks-Jaguars, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone

Also: KCPQ-Seattle, WTLV-Jacksonville

Monday 12/16:

Bills-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann


WEEK 17, 1996 - FOX Doubleheader:

Saturday 12/21:

Patriots-Giants, 12:30, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray

Saints-Rams, 4, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville

Sunday 12/22:

Cardinals-Eagles, 1, FOX, Kenny Albert, Tim Green

Falcons-Jaguars, 1, FOX, Kevin Harlan, Bill Maas

Bears-Buccaneers, 1, FOX, Thom Brennaman, Ron Pitts

Oilers-Ravens, 1, NBC, Jim Donovan, Bart Oates

Colts-Bengals, 1, NBC, Jim Lampley, Bob Golic

Chiefs-Bills, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche, Jim Gray

Dolphins-Jets, 1, NBC, Dan Hicks, Bob Trumpy, Len Berman

Vikings-Packers, 1, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen

Steelers-Panthers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Beasley Reece

Cowboys-Redskins, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden

Seahawks-Raiders, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Randy Cross

Broncos-Chargers, 8, ESPN, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone

Also: KMGH-Denver, KGTV-San Diego

Monday 12/23:

Lions-49ers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann


WILD CARD WEEKEND

Saturday 12/28:

Jaguars-Bills, 12:30, ABC, Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Mark Malone, Lesley Visser

Vikings-Cowboys, 4, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann

Sunday 12/29:

Colts-Steelers, 12:30, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray, Randy Cross

Eagles-49ers, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden


DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS

Saturday 1/4:

49ers-Packers, 12:30, FOX, Dick Stockton, Matt Millen, Pam Oliver

Jaguars-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray, Beasley Reece

Sunday 1/5:

Steelers-Patriots, 12:30, NBC, Marv Albert, Sam Wyche, Randy Cross, Jim Gray, Beasley Reece

Cowboys-Panthers, 4, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Ron Pitts


CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sunday 1/12:

Panthers-Packers, 12:30, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Ron Pitts

Jaguars-Patriots, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Paul Maguire, Phil Simms, Jim Gray, Randy Cross


SUPER BOWL XXXI from New Orleans

Sunday 1/26: Patriots-Packers, 6, FOX, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Ron Pitts, Bill Maas


PRO BOWL from Honolulu

Sunday 2/2: NFC-AFC, 8, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Lynn Swann, Lesley Visser