Amazon Prime Video crew has made smooth transition to studio
Journeyman quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, three-time All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman and four-time Pro Bowl tackle Andrew Whitworth have made a smooth transition straight from the field to the studio this season, joining Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez and host Charissa Thompson on Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” crew.
On Sports Media: Michaels And Amazon Are Ready For Thursday Night Football
Amazon will become the home of Thursday Night Football this week when the Los Angeles Chargers face the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFC West showdown. In the broadcast booth at Arrowhead Stadium for the Prime Video broadcasts will be former NBC Sunday Night Football broadcaster Al Michaels who is no stranger to calling primetime telecasts. Former NFL star Tony Gonzalez is among the broadcast team for Thursday Night Football. Thursday Night Football will be streamed to all Amazon Prime members. Recommended from our partnersThe post On Sports Media: Michaels And Amazon Are Ready For Thursday Night Football appeared first on Zenger News.
thewestsidegazette.comPeyton Manning, Charles Woodson top Hall of Fame candidates
More than two decades ago Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)More than two decades ago, Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. On Saturday, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When everybody is seeing it through the same eyes, it is a great way to play a football game.
A winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face Mahomes
1 conference seed is tight, with the Packers one game ahead of the Saints, the Rams and Seahawks one game behind. Drew Brees will be active after missing four games with fractured ribs and a collapsed lung, making for an intriguing matchup with Patrick Mahomes. The Bills (11-3) scored twice in a 17-second span in the third quarter to ice their fourth straight victory that officially ended the New England Patriots’ 11-year reign atop the division. Jerry Rice caught a touchdown pass in 12 straight games in 1987 and A.J. Green did it in nine straight games in 2012.
Tony Gonzalez on family and new documentary "Play it Forward"
Tony Gonzalez was one of the NFL's most outstanding tight ends, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons. A new documentary on Showtime, "Play It Forward," follows the former Pro Bowler on and off the field. The candid story is told through Gonzalez and his older brother, Chris, who captured draft day 1997 before Tony joined the Chiefs. Gonzalez, who is also an analyst for "The NFL Today" on CBS, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new film.
cbsnews.com"Thursday Night Football": Preview of Broncos and Chiefs matchup
The Kansas City Chiefs host Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos Thursday. Both teams come off season-opening wins. "NFL Today" analyst Tony Gonzalez, who is a Pro Bowl veteran and former Chiefs tight end, joins "CBS This Morning" from Kansas City to discuss the upcoming game.
cbsnews.comHosts of “The NFL Today” on the new season
After a long and very active off-season, a new season of NFL football starts for CBS tomorrow. As always, CBS Sports coverage will kick off with “The NFL Today.” In between meetings and rehearsals, Vinita Nair sat down with two members of “The NFL Today” team, Tony Gonzalez and Bart Scott to talk about what we can expect leading up to Super Bowl 50 on CBS.
cbsnews.com"NFL Today" analyst Tony Gonzalez: I don't want to play anymore
"NFL Today" analyst Tony Gonzalez: I don't want to play anymore Gonzalez is the all-time leader in touchdowns and receptions for a tight-end. He played 17 seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons. Gonzalez joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about his new gig in the upcoming NFL season.
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