CBS had a good run with the National Football League during primetime Thursdays in 2014, and will do it all over again in 2015.
Thursday Night Football is broadcast in partnership with the NFL Network.
There are 16 games in the package, only 14 of which are on Thursday, and only eight of which will be seen on CBS. But CBS will produce all of them.
It will simulcast the first eight with NFL Network. The final six Thursday night games and two more to be played on Saturday will be aired only on the cable channel.
“We are pleased to extend our partnership with CBS for Thursday Night Football,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “The promotion and production by CBS and NFL Network last season made Thursday night a night for NFL football. We look forward to working again next season with CBS.”
“The benefits of Thursday Night Football are evident across our Corporation, including a strengthened primetime lineup that has built on its number one position,” said CBS President/CEO Les Moonves. “The NFL continues to be the best premium content in the business, and we look forward to another year of our expanded partnership in 2015/16, a season that will culminate with Super Bowl 50 on CBS.”
The deal is for 2015 with an option on 2016 held by the NFL. Terms were not disclosed.
