Get ready, Packers fans! Most of you across the U.S. can look forward to watching the Green Bay Packers take on the Denver Broncos from the comfort of your homes in Week 15. The game will be broadcast on CBS during the late afternoon window, offering a fantastic viewing experience for many. But, there's a catch...
This week's game kicks off at 3:25 PM Central Time, due to Denver's Mountain Time Zone location. This timing means it's the perfect opportunity to settle in for an afternoon of football. However, CBS will also be showing the Indianapolis Colts versus Seattle Seahawks game during the same time slot.
Here's where it gets interesting: Fans in most NFC West and AFC South markets will see the Colts-Seahawks game instead. But, fear not, Packers fans! The Packers-Broncos game will be available across the rest of the country.
To visualize the broadcast distribution, you can check out the 506sports.com broadcast map for CBS's late game schedule. The Packers-Broncos game is highlighted in red, while the Colts-Seahawks game is in blue.
A quick note: While Hawaii is slated to see the Packers-Broncos game, Alaska will be tuning into Colts-Seahawks.
For those watching the Packers-Broncos game, you'll be treated to CBS's top broadcast team, with Jim Nantz on play-by-play and Tony Romo providing color commentary.
And this is the part most people miss: Week 15 is unique because both major networks will broadcast games in both time slots. This means that even with five games happening in the late afternoon window, every media market will have access to two of them – one on CBS and one on FOX.
FOX's late schedule features the Detroit Lions visiting the Los Angeles Rams, another exciting matchup between Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford.
Good news for Wisconsin fans! The Lions-Rams game will be on FOX in Wisconsin, allowing you to keep an eye on your divisional rivals. Early games in Wisconsin will include Bills-Patriots on CBS and Browns-Bears on FOX.
Controversy alert: Do you think the broadcast selections are fair, or should all markets get the same game? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
