One way to gauge if an NFL team has any cred with within the league is to look at how the broadcast map falls.
While the Cleveland Browns’ matchup against the New Orleans Saints in the Big Easy isn’t hitting the national airwaves, the regional coverage is pretty impressive, according to thesportsmaps website, it will hit Ohio, W. Virginia, much of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky – not a bad level of penetration at all.
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For those looking for a stellar game, Week 9 isn’t providing many opportunities, the best probably being the 4:25 p.m. game between the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.
Here is a rundown of the NFL’s Week 9 schedule and the broadcast teams set to cover the games:
Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network
Broadcast team: Rich Eisen, Jason McCourty, Dan Orlovsky, Sara Walsh, Stacey Dale
Broadcast team: Andrew Catalon, Logan Ryan, AJ Ross
Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m., CBS
Broadcast team: Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker, Evan Washburn
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Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m., FOX
Broadcast team: Adam Amin, Drew Brees, Kristina Pink
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
(Barry Reeger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken watches warm up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
(Barry Reeger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
(Barry Reeger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
(Barry Reeger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) walk out to the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
(Charles LeClaire, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns center Elgton Jenkins (74) and center Luke Wypler (56) walk to the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
(Charles LeClaire, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam seen on the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
(Charles LeClaire, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
(Charles LeClaire, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Best photos from Week 8 NFL game
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
(Charles LeClaire, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m., CBS
Broadcast team: Jim Nantz, JJ Watt, Tracy Wolfson
Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m., FOX
Broadcast team: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m., FOX
Broadcast team: Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders, 1 p.m., FOX
Broadcast team: Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Jen Hale
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m., CBS
Broadcast team: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala
Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson (22) runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of an NFL game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m., FOX
Broadcast team: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams
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Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots, 4:25 p.m., FOX
Broadcast team: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m., FOX
Broadcast team: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears, 8:20 p.m., NBC
Broadcast team: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark
Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings, 8:15 p.m., ESPN, ABC
Broadcast team: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters, Laura Rutledge
