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Athens, GA (Nov 7, 2008) -Now that Bryant Gumbel has been replaced at the NFL Network by Bob Papa, it is indeed possible that the game productions of the NFL Network might be the new standard for production quality. Only time will tell, but the game last night was so much more watchable with Papa in the play-by-play seat.

Meanwhile, the double-header this weekend goes back to CBS Sports. But with the NFL Network taking away the Broncos-Browns match-up this week, CBS will only have 6 crews working this weekend. The folks over at Fox Sports are settling into a more stable game assignment pattern with the World Series finishing oh so long ago.

In human interest news, former CBS Sports staffer and NASCAR on FOX coordinating director/lead NFL on FOX director Artie Kempner (pictured left in a 2003 photograph by Rober Hale) was honored last week as a finalist for the Home Depot and NASCAR second annual Humanitarian Award. The award honors any member of the NASCAR community who has demonstrated a dedication to serving others and improving communities through significant service efforts. In honor of his son Ethan, who is autistic, Kempner became an advocate of autism awareness by founding the Autism Society of Delaware. Through his organization, Kempner played an integral role in Visa’s decision to sponsor the “Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa” and helped in the creation of FOX Sports Supports, the network’s charitable commitment which this year raised awareness for Autism Speaks during the NASCAR on FOX season. Kempner also serves as chairperson of the annual “Drive for Autism Research” golf tournament which has raised more than $2.5 million for autism research since its inception.

Congratulations Artie!

Byes this week: The Bengals, Cowboys, Buccaneers, and Redskins are off in the last NFL weekend with byes this season.

The following are the 2008 NFL Week 10 talent and production assignments. All are subject to change without notice.












Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions (CBS, 1:00 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Kevin Harlan
Analyst: Rich Gannon
Producer: Jim Rickhoff
Director: Bryan Lilley
Markets: CBS Sports does not release this information publicly. The unofficial broadcast map for this game can be found at the506.com.


Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots (CBS, 1:00 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Dick Enberg
Analyst: Randy Cross
Producer: Bob Mansbach
Director: Suzanne Smith
Markets: CBS Sports does not release this information publicly. The unofficial broadcast map for this game can be found at the506.com.


Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans (CBS, 1:00 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Ian Eagle
Analyst: Solomon Wilcots
Producer: Bob Dekas
Director: Andy Goldberg
Markets: CBS Sports does not release this information publicly. The unofficial broadcast map for this game can be found at the506.com.


Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears (CBS, 1:00 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Greg Gumbel
Analyst: Dan Dierdorf
Producer: Mark Wolff
Director: Bob Fishman
Markets: CBS Sports does not release this information publicly. The unofficial broadcast map for this game can be found at the506.com.


Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers (CBS, 4:15 et)












Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz
Analyst: Phil Simms
Producer: Lance Barrow
Director: Mike Arnold
Markets: CBS Sports does not release this information publicly. The unofficial broadcast map for this game can be found at the506.com.


Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers (CBS, 4:15 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Gus Johnson
Analyst: Steve Tasker
Producer: Victor Frank
Director: Mark Grant
Markets: CBS Sports does not release this information publicly. The unofficial broadcast map for this game can be found at the506.com.


CBS Photo Credits

Lance Barrow: Craig Blankenhorn/CBS ©2004 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rich Gannon: Craig Blankenhorn/CBS ©2006 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Randy Cross: Richard Cartwright / CBS ©2004 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots: John Filo/CBS ©2001 CBS Worldwide Inc. All Right Reserved.
Steve Tasker: David Russell/CBS ©2004 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Dick Enberg: David Russell/CBS ©2000 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Jim Nantz: V. Sherwood/CBS ©2003 CBS Worldwide Inc. All Right Reserved.
Ian Eagle, Mike Arnold, Phil Simms: John Filo/ CBS ©2004 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Mark Grant Photograph Courtesy of LSUS.

All photographs used with permission.











St. Louis Rams at New York Jets (Fox, 1:00 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Kenny Albert
Analyst: Daryl Johnston
On-Field Analyst: Tony Siragusa
Producer: Barry Landis
Director: Mike Frank
Markets: (74%) Hartford, Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, Providence, St. Louis


Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins (Fox, 1:00 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Sam Rosen
Analyst: Tim Ryan
Sideline Reporter: Chris Myers
Producer: Mike Burks
Director: Rich Russo
Markets: (5%) Fort Myers*, Miami*, Orlando, Portland, Seattle, West Palm Beach*


New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (Fox, 1:00 pm)













Play-by-Play: Ron Pitts
Analyst: Tony Boselli
Sideline Reporter: Charissa Thompson
Producer: Ray Smaltz
Director: Peter Bleckner
Markets: (12%) Atlanta, Birmingham, Knoxville, Memphis, New Orleans, Tampa


Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings (Fox, 1:00 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Joe Buck
Analyst: Troy Aikman
Sideline Reporter: Pam Oliver
Producer: Richie Zyontz
Director: Artie Kempner
Markets:(46%) Albuquerque, Austin, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Tulsa, Washington

Carolina Panthers at Oakland Raiders (Fox, 4:05 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Dick Stockton
Analyst: Brian Baldinger
Analyst: Brian Billick
Sideline Reporter: Laura Okmin
Producer: Bob Stenner
Director: Sandy Grossman
Markets: (16%) Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Greensboro, Greenville, Houston, Jacksonville, Nashville, Raleigh

*Subject to blackout rules if game is not sold out.

Fox Talent Photo Credits

Kenny Albert Photograph Courtesy of MSG Network.
All Others Courtesy of Fox Sports.