FOX NFL Sunday stars will reportedly not be allowed to appear on Netflix’s Christmas Day coverage.
Terry Bradshaw and Michael Strahan are a key part of the Fox NFL team.
GettyTerry Bradshaw and Michael Strahan were part of Fox’s Super Bowl LIX broadcast[/caption] ReutersNetflix showed two games in 2024 including the Kansas City Chiefs[/caption]Their popularity and reach would have made them ideal candidates for Netflix’s broadcast.
But according to Front Office Sports, the duo will not be allowed to cross over.
The report claims that Fox and ESPN are both “reluctant” to release on-air talent to Netflix for the day.
That would include the likes of Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt in the Fox booth.
And ESPN’s leading broadcasters such as Joe Buck and Troy Aikman would also be part of that agreement.
ESPN host Laura Rutledge was part of Netflix’s coverage in 2024.
Fox commentator Greg Olsen was also on the broadcast team in the booth.
Netflix will again show two NFL games globally on Christmas Day.
Last year was the first in their three-season deal with the league.
Their production included a cameo from Mariah Carey with her all-time hit All I Want For Christmas Is You.
There was also a halftime show from Beyonce in her hometown Houston, Texas.
The 2024 team included hosts Kay Adams, Jamie Erdahl, Scott Hanson and Nate Burleson.
Drew Brees, Robert Griffin III, Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty and Manti Teo’o featured as analysts.
And reporters Ian Rapoport, Stacey Dales and Steve Wyche also contributed.
Netflix’s doubleheader this year begins with an NFC East showdown at 1 pm ET.
The Dallas Cowboys will travel to face their division rivals the Washington Commanders.
That will be followed at 4.30 pm ET by an NFC North battle.
The Detroit Lions head over to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Vikings.
Christmas falls on a Thursday this year, which is a regular NFL gameday.
Amazon Prime holds the rights to Thursday Night Football during the season.
And the network will show a game live on Christmas night at 8.15 pm ET.
The Kansas City Chiefs will be the host against AFC West rivals the Denver Broncos.
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