By Global Sports Desk
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Christmas football on Netflix is back with a lineup that blends familiar voices and fresh star power. Fans tuning in for the holiday doubleheader will hear some of the biggest names in broadcasting and the NFL take center stage once again. With CBS and NBC talent leading the charge, Netflix is stacking the booth to deliver holiday drama both on the field and behind the mic.Netflix relies on CBS number two play by play announcer Ian Eagle for holiday coverageNetflix is reintroducing several important announcers from its 2024 Christmas broadcasts to keep things consistent and take advantage of their existing rapport.Ian Eagle, CBS’ second-string NFL play-by-play announcer, is set to return to cover the play-by-play for the early game featuring the Commanders and Cowboys. Eagle had previously called one of the 2024 games with Nate Burleson, as mentioned in the NFL’s official announcement.Joining Eagle once more is Nate Burleson, who used to be an NFL wide receiver. He’s now an analyst on CBS’ “The NFL Today” pregame show and co-hosts “CBS Mornings.” Burleson showed his excitement about his return in a statement to Pro Football Talk, saying, “Calling these games last year was electric, and I’m thrilled to be back with Ian for another holiday showdown.” This marks Burleson’s second consecutive year on Netflix’s Christmas broadcasts.Matt Ryan, who used to be an NFL quarterback and is currently an analyst on “The NFL Today,” is set to return to the booth, marking his first Netflix role in this position. After a notable career with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts, Ryan retired and was featured in USA Today’s announcement coverage.NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy mentioned to reporters that Ryan’s recent experience as a player brings valuable insights to the analysis. He will join Eagle and Burleson to form a three-person booth for the Commanders – Cowboys matchup, produced by CBS Sports at Northwest Stadium in Washington, D.C.Drew Brees returns to the booth for Vikings and Lions Christmas gameNetflix is adding a fresh face to the mix with Drew Brees stepping in as the analyst for the late game featuring the Vikings and Lions. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback, who previously worked for NBC Sports from 2021 to 2022, is returning to the booth after a little time off.The announcement on Netflix’s Tudum site quoted Brees saying in an interview with Netflix executives, “I’m excited to partner with Noah Eagle and bring the energy of this NFC North rivalry to fans on Christmas.” Drew Brees’ background includes calling major games during his time at NBC, and Awful Announcing highlighted his addition as a clever strategy to pull in viewers thanks to his star power.Noah Eagle will be covering the Vikings-Lions game in the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. He has returned from last year’s Netflix broadcast, as confirmed by a report from Sportscasting, where he told the outlet, “It’s an honor to follow in my dad’s footsteps again on this platform.” This father-son duo anchoring both games adds a unique family dynamic, as noted in The Viewer’s Perspective blog, which quoted NFL Media’s production lead as saying during the announcement call, “The Eagles bring unparalleled expertise and continuity.”Also Read: “He’s bullying this league” — Skip Bayless demands Tom Brady to drop the Fox deal after shocking Monday Night Football coaching box sceneWe still don’t know who the sideline reporters and studio crew will be for Netflix’s pregame and halftime shows, produced by NFL Media. The Mirror mentioned that these details will come out as the holiday approaches, according to comments from Netflix’s sports programming head to the press. Last year’s format included contributions from NFL legends, creating a benchmark for engaging extra content.Catch Lovlina Borgohain’s inspiring story on Game On, Episode 5. Watch Here
