The 2022 NFL season begins on Thursday with the Buffalo Bills visiting the Los Angeles Rams, and as a result, NBC’s “Today” show is getting in on the coverage.
Beginning this week, “Today” will debut special coverage of the NFL, including exclusive behind-the-scenes access in a brand new series titled “Inside The Game” (h/t TV Newser).
“Today’s” series will grant fans an inside glimpse at each week’s NFL matchup on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Anchors and correspondents for the morning show will feature on-the-ground coverage of NFL teams and players across the country.
“Today” will have a watch party for the Bills-Rams game on Thursday night at Rockefeller Plaza, co-hosted by Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb.
On Sunday, Guthrie will then travel to Arlington, TX, providing never-before-seen game day access at AT&T Stadium. Additionally, Guthrie will be on the field, in the locker room, and in the stands as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against the Dallas Cowboys.
Last year NBC and the NFL negotiated a new 11-year $2 billion contract, which runs through 2033. As a result, NBC wants to get the most out of this agreement with the league.
Here are other highlights fans can expect from “Inside The Game”:
- Friday, September 9: Craig Melvin joins the Buffalo Bills and shares what it’s like to take an NFL team on the road.
- Monday, September 19: “Today” gets special access to Green Bay’s Lambeau Field as it gets fan-ready for the game against the Chicago Bears.
- Monday, September 26: Sheinelle Jones will report from Denver and give fans an inside look at the iconic Bronco mascot.
- Monday, October 3: “Today” highlights the Kansas City Chiefs v. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game.
- Monday, October 10: “Today” profiles Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker during the Cincinnati Bengals v. Ravens game.
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
