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Athens, GA (Dec 24, 2008) - With apologies to Clement C. Moore or Henry Livingston.

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through their house,
the Lions were stirring, much like a mouse.

Their stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
with hopes that a victory soon would be there.

The coaches were nestled not so snug in their beds,
While nightmares of losing danced in their heads...

Much to be decided, not all of it good.
Who will be the little team that could?

Ah yes, we have reached the 17th and final week of the 2008 NFL regular season. Fox Sports AND CBS Sports have doubleheaders this week.

Byes this week: None as bye weeks are done for the 2008 season.

The following are the 2008 NFL Week 17 talent and production assignments. All are subject to change without notice.










New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (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.


Oakland Raiders at Tampa Bay Bucs (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.


Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (CBS, 1:00 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.


Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts (CBS, 1:00 pm et)










Play-by-Play: Ian Eagle
Analyst: Solomon Wilcots
Producer: Ken Mack
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.


Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals (CBS, 1:00 pm et)










Play-by-Play: Bill Macatee
Analyst: Steve Beuerlein
Producer: Ross Schneiderman
Director: Chris Svendsen
Markets: CBS Sports does not release this information publicly. The unofficial broadcast map for this game can be found at the506.com.


Miami Dolphins at NY Jets (CBS, 4:15 pm 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.


Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens (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.


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.









New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings (Fox, 1:00 pm et)










Play-by-Play: Dick Stockton
Analyst: Brian Baldinger
Analyst: Brian Billick
Sideline Reporter: Laura Okmin
Producer: Bob Stenner
Director: Sandy Grossman
Markets:(66%) Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Fort Myers, Hartford, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Providence, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tulsa, Washington, West Palm Beach


Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (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: (8%) Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Knoxville, New Orleans, Raleigh


Chicago Bears at Houston Texans (Fox, 1:00 pm et)












Play-by-Play: Matt Vasgersian
Analyst: JC Pearson
Sideline Reporter: Nischelle Turner
Producer: PT Navarro
Director: Rich Dewey
Markets: (7%) Chicago, Houston

St. Louis Rams at Atlanta Falcons (Fox, 1:00 pm et)










Play-by-Play: Sam Rosen
Analyst: Tim Ryan
Sideline Reporter: Chris Myers
Producer: Mike Burks
Director: Rich Russo
Markets: (7%) Atlanta, Birmingham, Jacksonville, St. Louis


Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (Fox, 1:00 pm et)










Play-by-Play: Chris Rose
Analyst: John Lynch
Sideline Reporter: NA
Producer: N/A
Director: N/A
Markets: (6%) Detroit, Milwaukee


Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (Fox, 4:15 pm et)










Play-by-Play: Joe Buck
Analyst: Troy Aikman
Sideline Reporter: Pam Oliver
Producer: Richie Zyontz
Director: Artie Kempner
Markets:(88%) Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Richmond, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, Seattle, Tulsa, Washington, West Palm Beach


Washington Redskins at San Francisco 49ers (Fox, 4:15 pm et)










Play-by-Play: Ron Pitts
Analyst: Tony Boselli
Sideline Reporter: Charissa Thompson
Producer: Chuck Mcdonald
Director: Peter Bleckner
Markets: (6%) Richmond, Sacramento, San Francisco, Washington


Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (Fox, 4:15 pm et)










Play-by-Play:Thom Brennaman
Analyst: Brian Billick
Sideline Reporter: N/A
Producer: Jeff Gowan
Director: Derek Manning
Markets: (4%) Phoenix, Seattle


Fox Talent Photo Credits

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