The game is being broadcast on ABC?

[Shockt327]

I thought it was NFL-N only?

 

[Leave No Doubt]

Yup ABC has it too.

 

[PatriotDynasty_12]

For locally I believe...

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

?? I have Dish and it says ABC is showing 'Ugly Betty' at 8

 

[PatriotsInGA]

So i spent $40 to get NFL N just so they can show it on abc???

 

[kirjtc2]

It is on the ABC affiliate in Boston only, not the whole network.

 

[Shockt327]

Heh. I was just on my way out the door to a sports bar, cause I figured it was NFL-N only. Awesome.

 

[PatsFan24]

ah.....i was getting excited there for a moment....

 

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

There's an FCC law that requires NFL games to be available over-the-air in the local markets of the participating teams (assuming no blackout). Thus the NFL-N game will be on somebody's over-the-air affiliate in both Boston and NY.

The same holds true for MNF on ESPN. The SF/AZ game the other night was on a local channel in addition to ESPN where I live.

Regards,
Chris

 

[JoeSixPat]

It's on Ch. 5 only in Boston - the NFL has a policy allowing the home fans to watch the game for free - making everyone else get the NFL network.

Unfortunately the NFL didn't get the memo that CT, RI, NH, VT and ME are also part of New England.