NFL KICKS OFF 100TH SEASON
To help celebrate the NFL’s 100th season, each week will feature an NFL100 Game of the Week. Each game will be a nod to a momentous game played, a fierce rivalry that spans decades, a matchup of original teams and/or a game in which history was made . The NFL has designated the Packers-Bears contest as the NFL100 GAME OF THE WEEK for Week 1. In arguably the league’s richest all-time rivalry, the Packers and Bears will meet for the 199th time, including the postseason, in a series that spans all 10 NFL decades. The franchises first met Nov. 27, 1921, when the eventual NFL champion Chicago Staleys shut out the Packers, 20-0, but Green Bay leads the series, 97-95-6. Combined, the two organizations have accounted for 22 world championships,13 for Green Bay, nine for Chicago (No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, all-time). The two teams have also combined to put 53 individuals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 28 from the Bears (No. 1 all-time) and 25 from the Packers (No. 2 all-time), with respect to those who spent the majority of their careers with a club.
Welcome to 2019. Expect new teams to earn playoff berths, a few consistent players and clubs to excel again, records to fall and young players to forge ahead as they introduce themselves to our collective excitement. It’s a familiar script, a story that has fueled the league’s popularity for 99 years. The blanks will be filled in come February.
What is known this week is that every team holds fast to a dream: Super Bowl LIV in Miami. And with history as an indication, every team has a legitimate shot.
- THE FIELD IS OPEN: In 2018, two teams – the HOUSTON TEXANS (AFC South) and CHICAGO BEARS (NFC North) – won their divisions after finishing in last place the year before. In 15 of the past 16 seasons, at least one team finished in first place in its division the season after finishing in last or tied for last place.
Since the NFL expanded to 32 teams in 2002, two clubs have gone “worst to first” en route to a Super Bowl victory – the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles and the 2009 New Orleans Saints.
Since the NFL adopted the 12-team playoff format in 1990, at least four teams every season have qualified for the playoffs after failing to make the postseason the year before. Seven teams that missed the postseason in 2017 – Baltimore (10-6), Chicago (12-4), Dallas (10-6), Houston (11-5), Indianapolis (10-6), the Los Angeles Chargers (12-4) and Seattle (10-6) – earned a playoff berth in 2018.
- MOST-EVER SUPER BOWL WINS: The NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS won their sixth Lombardi Trophy last year and begin their quest to break a tie with their Kickoff Weekend opponent, thePITTSBURGH STEELERS, for the most-ever Super Bowl victories. The AFC stalwarts clash to open Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). By winning another title this season, New England would also join Pittsburgh as the only teams to win consecutive Super Bowls on two occasions.
- RECORDS WITHIN REACH: New Orleans quarterback DREW BREES (520) needs 20 touchdown passes and New England quarterback TOM BRADY (517) needs 23 to surpass PEYTON MANNING (539) for the most all-time. Brees (34) also needs two games of four-or-more touchdown passes to eclipse Manning (35) for the most four-touchdown games in NFL annals. And, Brees (9,783) needs 387 pass attempts to leap Pro Football Hall of Famer BRETT FAVRE(10,169) for most on the all-time list. Brady will play his 20th season with the Patriots, tying two Pro Football Hall of Famers, Washington’s DARRELL GREEN and the Rams’ JACKIE SLATER, for the second-most seasons with one franchise in NFL history. Detroit’s JASON HANSON (21) owns the league record. Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle AARON DONALD can become the first player in league history to earn three consecutive AP Defensive Player of the Year honors. With a third overall, Donald would tie J.J. WATT (2012, 2014-15) and Pro Football Hall of FamerLAWRENCE TAYLOR (1981-82, 1986) for most all-time. Buffalo Bills running back FRANK GORE(14,748) needs 522 rushing yards to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer BARRY SANDERS(15,269) for third on the all-time list. Gore (18,544) also needs 611 yards from scrimmage to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer MARSHALL FAULK (19,154) for fourth on the all-time list. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver LARRY FITZGERALD (1,303) needs 23 receptions to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer TONY GONZALEZ (1,325) for second on the NFL’s all-time list. Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (1,549) holds the career record. Fitzgerald (9) also needs 1,000 receiving yards to tie Pro Football Hall of Famer RANDY MOSS (10) for second on the NFL’s all-time list of most 1,000-yard seasons. Rice (14) holds the career record.
- SUCCESS WITH FIRST-YEAR LEADERS: Seven teams enter this season with a new head coach, KLIFF KINGSBURY in Arizona, ZAC TAYLOR in Cincinnati, FREDDIE KITCHENS in Cleveland, VIC FANGIO in Denver, MATT LaFLEUR in Green Bay, BRIAN FLORES in Miami,ADAM GASE with the New York Jets and BRUCE ARIANS in Tampa Bay. Four rookie head coaches have led their teams to the playoffs over the last two seasons: MATT NAGY (Chicago) and FRANK REICH (Indianapolis) in 2018, and SEAN McVAY (Los Angeles Rams) and SEAN McDERMOTT (Buffalo) in 2017. Kingsbury, Kitchens, Fangio, LaFleur and Flores are all first-time head coaches in 2019.
- FAMILIAR FACES IN NEW PLACES: Several notable players were on the move during the offseason and preseason, including quarterbacks JOE FLACCO (Denver) and NICK FOLES(Jacksonville); running backs LE’VEON BELL (New York Jets), MARK INGRAM (Baltimore),FRANK GORE (Buffalo) and LESEAN McCOY (Kansas City); wide receivers ODELL BECKHAM JR. (Cleveland), ANTONIO BROWN (Oakland) and DeSEAN JACKSON (Philadelphia) andKENNY STILLS (Houston); tight end JARED COOK (New Orleans); tackles TRENT BROWN(Oakland) and LAREMY TUNSIL (Houston); guard RODGER SAFFOLD (Tennessee); centerMITCH MORSE (Buffalo); defensive ends EZEKIEL ANSAH (Seattle), FRANK CLARK (Kansas City), JADEVEON CLOWNEY (Seattle), TREY FLOWERS (Detroit) and CAMERON WAKE(Tennessee); defensive tackles MALIK JACKSON (Philadelphia) and GERALD McCOY(Carolina); linebackers KIKO ALONSO (New Orleans), DEE FORD (San Francisco), CLAY MATTHEWS (Los Angeles Rams), C.J. MOSLEY (New York Jets) and TERRELL SUGGS(Arizona); cornerbacks ROBERT ALFORD (Arizona), BRADLEY ROBY (Houston) and STEVEN NELSON (Pittsburgh); and safeties LANDON COLLINS (Washington); TYRANN MATHIEU(Kansas City), EARL THOMAS (Baltimore) and ERIC WEDDLE (Los Angeles Rams).
- YOUNG STARS TAKE THE STAGE: Last season, seven rookies – New York Giants running backSAQUON BARKLEY, Seattle punter MICHAEL DICKSON, Los Angeles Chargers safety DERWIN JAMES, Denver running back PHILLIP LINDSAY, Indianapolis guard QUENTON NELSON, Dallas linebacker LEIGHTON VANDER ESCH and Cleveland cornerback DENZEL WARD – earned Pro Bowl honors.
Last year, 39 players age 25 or younger as of Dec. 31, 2018, were selected to the Pro Bowl. And 16 of those 39 were voted AP All-Pro, including New York Jets safety JAMAL ADAMS, Chicago kick-returner TARIK COHEN, Cleveland defensive end MYLES GARRETT, Minnesota defensive endDANIELLE HUNTER, New York Giants kicker ALDRICK ROSAS and the reigning MVP, Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES.
Three quarterbacks – Oklahoma’s KYLER MURRAY (No. 1 overall, Arizona), Duke’s DANIEL JONES (No. 6, New York Giants) and Ohio State’s DWAYNE HASKINS (No. 15, Washington) – were selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. At least one rookie quarterback has started a Kickoff Weekend contest in 11 consecutive seasons, the longest streak in the NFL since at least 1950.
| Broadcast Teams for NFL Network's Coverage of Conference USA Games Announced |
Rhett Lewis, Max Starks & Molly Sullivan to Call Grambling State vs. Louisiana Tech on Saturday, September 7 at 3:30 PM ET
NFL Network to Broadcast 10 C-USA Games This Season
Today, NFL Network announced the broadcast teams for the network's coverage of Conference USA football games this season.
Throughout NFL Network's 10-game schedule, play-by-play duties will be handled byRhett Lewis, Dan Hellie and Dave Ryan on a rotating basis, along with analysts Max Starks, Ben Leber and Michael Robinson. On the sidelines, Molly Sullivan, Ashley Stroehlein and John Schriffen will share duties.
The 10-game schedule of games kicks off Saturday, September 7 at 3:30 PM ET with Grambling State at Louisiana Tech, with Rhett Lewis, Max Starks and Molly Sullivan calling the action.
Provided below are the broadcast teams for NFL Network's schedule of C-USA games:
Grambling State vs. Louisiana Tech – Saturday, September 7
- Play-by-Play: Rhett Lewis
- Analyst: Max Starks
- Sideline: Molly Sullivan
Army vs. UTSA – Saturday, September 14
- Play-by-Play: Rhett Lewis
- Analyst: Max Starks
- Sideline: Molly Sullivan
South Alabama vs. UAB – Saturday, September 21
- Play-by-Play: Rhett Lewis
- Analyst: Max Starks
- Sideline: Molly Sullivan
Florida Atlantic vs. Charlotte – Saturday, September 28
- Play-by-Play: Dan Hellie
- Analyst: Max Starks
- Sideline: Molly Sullivan
Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Tech – Saturday, October 19
- Play-by-Play: Rhett Lewis
- Analyst: Ben Leber
- Sideline: John Schriffen
FIU vs. Middle Tennessee State University – Saturday, October 26
- Play-by-Play: Dave Ryan
- Analyst: Ben Leber
- Sideline: Ashley Stroehlein
UTEP vs. North Texas – Saturday, November 2
- Play-by-Play: Dave Ryan
- Analyst: Ben Leber
- Sideline: Ashley Stroehlein
UAB vs. Southern Miss – Saturday, November 9
- Play-by-Play: Dave Ryan
- Analyst: Michael Robinson
- Sideline: Ashley Stroehlein
North Texas vs. Rice – Saturday, November 23
- Play-by-Play: Dan Hellie
- Analyst: Michael Robinson
- Sideline: Molly Sullivan
Southern Miss vs. Florida Atlantic – Saturday, November 30
- Play-by-Play: Dan Hellie
- Analyst: Michael Robinson
- Sideline: Ashley Stroehlein
Kick-off time for all games is currently scheduled for 3:30 PM ET. Each week, NFL Now airs at 3:00 PM ET providing pre-game analysis, as well as post-game with a recap and highlights.
C-USA football games on NFL Network will also be available through the NFL app and via Watch NFL Network on smartphones, tablets, PCs and connected TV devices for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers.
C-USA shares a rich history with the NFL, with some of the game's greatest players coming from the conference. Pro Football Hall of Famers who played their college football at C-USA schools include Brett Favre (Southern Miss), Randy Moss (Marshall), Terry Bradshaw(Louisiana Tech), "Mean" Joe Greene (North Texas), and others.
Current NFL players from C-USA schools include four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts T.Y. Hilton (FIU), Tennessee Titan Kevin Byard (Middle Tennessee State University) who became the highest-paid safety in NFL history, first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (UTSA), New York Giants guard Will Hernandez (UTEP), Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (UTEP) and more.
This season marks the first of a four-year partnership between the NFL and C-USA. For further details, visit: http://tinyurl.com/y66nwagc.
| NFL TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS ACROSS CHICAGO THROUGHOUT KICKOFF WEEK |
Huddle for 100 Continues in Chicago with 'Huddle Up to Play it Forward'
In the lead up to the Green Bay - Chicago Kickoff game in Chicago on Thursday, the NFL will host a series of community and service events to celebrate the start of the league's centennial season.
From citywide efforts to make the community greener and cleaner to character-building initiatives, the NFL will leave a lasting impact on the city of Chicago and throughout Illinois. Members of the community will be able to participate in these activities and experience the excitement as the 100th season kicks off in their city.
Throughout the week, volunteers and NFL Legends will participate in events designed to give back to Chicago. The NFL will host its third national huddle, HUDDLE UP TO PLAY IT FORWARD as part of the NFL's Huddle for 100 campaign. The campaign is the NFL's season-long initiative to get 1 million people to donate 100 minutes of their time with the goal being 100 million minutes volunteered by Super Bowl LIV.
As part of Huddle Up to Play It Forward, there will be a DOUGLAS PARK CLEAN UP event where 300 volunteers alongside NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL and CHICAGO MAYOR LORI LIGHTFOOT will participate in a revitalization project at Douglas Park, which spans an estimated 80 acres. FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 students, program advisors and dairy farmers will take part in the volunteer event. They will be joined by Pro Football Hall of Fame members ORLANDO PACE and JOHN RANDLE and NFL Legends MARTY MOOREand LEONARD WHEELER.
NFL partner LOWE'S will donate equipment and supplies that will be used by volunteers at Douglas Park. Lowe's employees will volunteer on projects throughout the park including mulching, painting and planting to beautify and positively shape the local park for members of the community.
Following the Douglas Park refurbishment, NFL partner CAMPBELL'S SOUP will donate soup products to volunteers. Campbell's will provide a chance for two volunteers to win pairs of Bears' tickets to a game later in the season through a raffle drawing at the event. DAIRY MANAGEMENT INC. and PIZZA HUT will also provide food for the 300 volunteers that participate in the Douglas Park NFL Huddle for 100 event.
To aid in enhancing the Chicago community, the NFL FOUNDATION has committed nearly $600,000 in grant awards over the past two years to the Chicago Park District. The NFL Foundation Grassroots Field Grant program (in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation) allotted funding to refurbish youth football fields in Douglas Park and Ogden Park. Additionally, the NFL Foundation also will provide a grant to help with the field refurbishment project at Dunbar Park.
Also under the Huddle Up to Play it Forward umbrella, members of Boys and Girls Clubsthroughout the Chicago area will participate Wednesday in after-school activities that bring to life several Huddle Up to Play It Forward themes, including promoting healthy eating and exercise habits and creating a cleaner environment. The activity will walk volunteers through the process of decorating a recycling bin to serve as a reminder to recycle. Once the activity is complete, members can take their decorated recycling bin home or into school as an ongoing reminder to reduce waste. NFL Network Good Morning Football host KAY ADAMS will join participants in their efforts to beautify the environmental efforts of Chicago.
Additionally, the NFL will host an NFL PLAY 60 CHARACTER CAMP PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE, led by Pro Football Hall of Fame Tackle ANTHONY MUÑOZ. The NFL PLAY 60 Character Camp program is a partnership between the NFL and the Muñoz Agency. The mission of the camps is to make a positive impact on youth through teaching football skills, emphasizing exercise, and reinforcing the importance of character in athletics and life.
Nationwide believes in the power of communities and is honored to partner with the NFL and Muñoz Agency, as presenting sponsors of the NFL PLAY 60 Character Camp in Chicago. Additionally, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Nationwide, in partnership with the NFL and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation are proud to sponsor the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards which will recognize the contributions of Hispanic leaders in each NFL market.
In collaboration with ROC NATION, the NFL will host a speed mentoring event for participants of the BBF FAMILY SERVICES mentor program as part of the INSPIRE CHANGE INITIATIVE. Representatives from the NFL, Roc Nation and local civic leaders will engage with 65 youth ages 13-19 to provide them with an opportunity to ask questions of and learn from professionals. The speed mentoring session will allow the youth to think about their career paths and expose them to different ways of thinking about their future. Last week, it was announced that artists MEEK MILL, MEGHAN TRAINOR and RAPSODYare the first Inspire Change advocates of the 2019 NFL Season. Rapsody will attend the speed mentoring session.
On game day, the Bears and the NFL will host an additional Huddle Up to Play it Forward event, THE CLEAN & GREEN TAILGATE, where fans tailgating in various Soldier Field parking lots will be encouraged to help keep the tailgate areas clean by recycling and disposing of their trash. Volunteers, along with members of Soldier Field's Eastlake cleaning service, will be walking around the parking lots with branded Huddle for 100garbage bags, encouraging fans to leave their spots litter free.
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OVERVIEW OF KICKOFF WEEK EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Huddle Up to Play it Forward; Douglas Park Event: Wednesday, September 4, 12:30PM – 3:00PM CT, Douglas Park North
Huddle Up to Play it Forward; Clean & Green Tailgate Event: Thursday, September 5, 3:20PM – 7:20PM, Soldier Field Parking Lots
INSPIRE CHANGE
Inspire Change; Speed-Mentoring Event: Wednesday, September 4, 5:00PM – 6:00PM CT, BBF Family Services
YOUTH EVENTS
PLAY 60 Character Camp: Wednesday, September 4, 4:00PM – 6:30PM CT, Grant Park - Corner of S. Columbus Dr. and E. Balbo Dr.
Boys and Girls Club Youth Events: Wednesday, September 4, 3:30PM-6:5:30PM CT, Multiple Boys and Girls Clubs around Chicago
Comienza la 100ª temporada de la NFL: Green Bay Packers en Chicago Bears
COMIENZA LA 100A TEMPORADA DE LA NFL:
GREEN BAY PACKERS EN CHICAGO BEARS
Desde que la NFL fue lanzada, en 1920, ninguna otra rivalidad ha tenido una historia más vívida que la de los GREEN BAY PACKERS y los CHICAGO BEARS. Y desde que AARON RODGERS se convirtió en titular, en 2008, pocas rivalidades de la NFL tuvieron tantas implicancias para la postemporada.
Rodgers y el entrenador en jefe novato de los Packers MATT LaFLEUR esta semana se toman el vuelo de 34 minutos hasta Chicago, donde los Bears serán anfitriones de la histórica apertura de jueves por la noche (8:20 p.m., hora de New York, NBC). Los Packers tienen 56 victorias en el Fin de semana inaugural, la mayor cantidad en la NFL, incluyendo la racha más larga activa en la NFC, que es de cuatro partidos. Los 54 triunfos de Chicago en el Fin de semana inaugural se ubican en segundo lugar.
La victoria en el venerable Soldier Field, el estadio más antiguo de la liga, resultó significativo durante la era Rodgers. En nueve de los últimos10 años, el ganador del partido entre estos clubes disputado frente al lago Michigan clasificó a la postemporada. En siete de las últimas nueve temporadas, el ganador de este duelo en el Soldier Field terminó ganando la división. Y en 2010, un triunfo en la "Ciudad del viento" en el Campeonato de la NFC también les való a los Packers un boleto para el Super Bowl XLV.
Un equipo diferente ganó la NFC Norte cada uno de los últimos tres años, siendo ésta la única división de la NFL con esa distinción, la misma en la que tampoco hubo ganador que repite desde 2014.
Ingresando en este año, los Bears son los reyes de la colina tras haber capturado la NFC Norte bajo el mandato de su propio entrenador en jefe novato, MATT NAGY, y el mariscal de campo titular de segundo año MITCHELL TRUBISKY, la segunda selección global del Sorteo Universitario de la NFL 2017. En su camino hacia la postemporada, Chicago tuvo registro de 12-4 para capturar le preclasificación Nº 3 de la NFC, uniéndose a losHOUSTON TEXANS (AFC Sur) como los dos equipos que completaron un resurgimiento "de peor a primero" en 2018. En 15 de las últimas 16 temporadas, al menos un equipo ganó su división en la campaña siguiente a haber terminado en el último lugar.
El jueves también marca el primer partido de los Bears bajo las órdenes del nuevo coordinador defensivo CHUCK PAGANO, ex entrenador en jefe de los Colts que hereda una unidad que lideró la NFL en menor cantidad de puntos permitidos (17.7 por juego), cortes de balón (36), intercepciones (27), intercepciones anotadores (cinco), menos yardas por tierra (80.0 por juego) y menos yardas netas por jugada de pase (5.3). KYLE FULLER empató el liderazgo de la liga con siete intercepciones y EDDIE JACKSON igualó el liderazgo de la NFL con dos anotaciones mediante retorno de intercepción. Mientras tanto, KHALIL MACK (12.5 en 2018) es uno de apenas tres jugadores de la NFL con al menos 10 capturas en cada de las últimas tres temporadas.
| Official Playing Rules of the NFL Now Available in Spanish |
Official Playing Rules of the NFL Now Available in Spanish
Beginning with the NFL's 100th season, the Official Playing Rules of the NFL are now available in Spanish. This marks the first time in NFL history that the Rulebook has been translated to another language.
The Official Playing Rules of the NFL contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2019 NFL season.
Under the direction of Alberto Riveron, NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating, the project was led by Frank Szczepanik, NFL Officiating Special Projects Coordinator and NFL announcer Alvaro Martin, who together formed a committee comprised of some of the best-known and most respected Spanish-language NFL announcers to develop this version of the NFL Rulebook. The committee was comprised of Raul Allegre, Enrique Burak and Joaquin Castillo.
"The translation of the NFL Rulebook to Spanish is part of the NFL's ongoing effort to engage and educate Spanish-speaking fans and media, as well as a step towards developing officiating talent in Mexico and across Latin America," Riveron said. "It was important to have Spanish-language NFL experts come together to collaborate on this project. We were excited to have such a talented team develop the first Spanish-language NFL Rulebook."
Martin is in his third decade announcing NFL games in Spanish, having previously served as ESPN's Monday Night Football announcer for the ESPN Deportes Spanish-language U.S. broadcast, as well as for ESPN International's broadcast to viewers in Latin America. He is now part of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Spanish-language announcing team. Additionally, he collaborates with the NFL's officiating department in preparing content for Spanish-speaking fans around the world.
ESPN's Allegre is a nine-year NFL veteran and two-time Super Bowl winner with the New York Giants (1986 and 1990). Since 2002, he has served as an NFL analyst for ESPN's Spanish-language NFL broadcasts across the U.S. and Latin America.
Televisa's Burak has covered a number of sports and the Olympics for almost three decades. He is an integral part of Televisa's NFL announcing team.
TV Azteca's Castillo stood out as a college quarterback, winning two championships for Mexico's Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), and later coached UNAM, thus earning the widely-used nickname "Coach." He worked as a team general manager in Mexico's pro football league and continues to serve as TV Azteca's lead analyst.
NFL presenta Libro de Reglas en español
- Esta publicación contiene las reglas actuales que rigen el juego de futbol americano profesional que están vigentes para la temporada 2019 de la NFL
Ciudad de México, a 03 de septiembre de 2019.- En el marco de la temporada 100 de la NFL, el Libro de Reglas de la Liga estará disponible en español. Ésta es la primera vez que un Libro de Reglas es traducido a otro idioma.
El Libro de Reglas de la NFL contiene todas las reglas actuales que rigen el juego de futbol americano profesional que están vigentes para la temporada 2019 de la NFL.
Bajo la dirección de Alberto Riverón, Vicepresidente Senior de Arbitraje de la NFL, el proyecto fue encabezado por Frank Szczepanik, Coordinador de Proyectos Especiales de Arbitraje de la NFL, y el locutor de la NFL, Álvaro Martín, quienes juntos integraron un comité compuesto por algunos de los narradores y conductores más conocidos y respetados de habla hispana para desarrollar esta versión del NFL Rulebook. El comité lo conforman Raúl Allegre, Enrique Burak y Joaquín Castillo.
"La traducción del NFL Rulebook al español es parte del esfuerzo continuo de la NFL para involucrar y orientar a los aficionados y a los medios de habla hispana, así como dar un paso hacia el desarrollo de talento de los árbitros en México y en América Latina", dijo Riverón. "Era importante contar con expertos de la NFL que hablaran español para que se unieran a este proyecto. Nos entusiasmó que un equipo tan talentoso desarrollara el primer Libro de Reglas de la NFL en español".
Martín se encuentra en su tercera década narrando y comentando juegos de la NFL en español. Anteriormente se desempeñó como locutor de ESPN Deportes en Español para la transmisión del Monday Night Football en Estados Unidos, así como para la transmisión de ESPN Internacional a los televidentes en América Latina. Ahora es parte del equipo de anunciadores en español de los Pittsburgh Steelers. Además, colabora con el departamento de arbitraje de la NFL para preparar contenidos para los aficionados de habla hispana de todo el mundo.
Allegre es un veterano de la NFL con nueve años de experiencia y dos veces ganador del Super Bowl con los New York Giants (1986 y 1990). Desde 2002 se ha desempeñado como analista de la NFL para las transmisiones de la NFL en español de ESPN en Estados Unidos y América Latina.
Burak ha cubierto un número importante de deportes y Juegos Olímpicos durante casi tres décadas. Es una parte integral del equipo de la NFL en TUDN.
Castillo se destacó como un mariscal de campo colegial, ganando dos campeonatos para la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) de México, y luego entrenó al equipo de la UNAM, ganando así el apodo ampliamente utilizado de "Coach". Trabaja como Director Deportivo del equipo Condors de la Liga Profesional de México, y continúa como analista de TV Azteca.
| NFL and TikTok Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Bring NFL Content to Fans Around the World |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2019
Launch of Official Account with New Content Every Week of the Year
Worldwide Hashtag Challenges Starting with #WeReady to Kick Off NFL's 100th Season
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2019 -- The National Football League (NFL) and TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, announced today a new multi-year partnership to bring the excitement of the NFL experience to TikTok's global community, combining the passion surrounding NFL football with the fast-growing digital platform.
As part of the partnership, the NFL is launching its official TikTok account, delivering content to fans across the platform's global markets. NFL content will include uniquely packaged highlights, sideline moments, and behind-the-scenes footage. Additionally, the NFL and TikTok will partner together around a series of NFL-themed hashtag challenges, inviting members of the TikTok community to express their passion for their favorite NFL clubs and players on TikTok. The NFL and TikTok will also be partnering together on unique marketing opportunities for brands to activate around NFL content on TikTok.
#WeReady Kick Off CampaignThe NFL and TikTok are rallying fans to join in the excitement of kickoff with the #WeReady hashtag challenge campaign. From September 3rd - September 5th, fans are encouraged to show their pride for their favorite team by creating their own unique TikTok videos with the #WeReady hashtag. Popular TikTok creators and NFL clubs will join fans in showing their team spirit and excitement to get "back to football" ahead of the NFL's 100th season.
TikTok will also be celebrating the NFL's 100th season kickoff live in Chicago on September 5. Attendees can experience TikTok in real life at Soldier Field and create their own unique TikTok videos that show their love for their favorite teams and players in an NFL-themed experience.
"Partnering with TikTok is a natural extension of our media strategy," said Blake Stuchin, Vice President, Digital Media Business Development for the NFL. "The platform reaches a fast-growing global audience of NFL fans and future fans. The NFL programming and hashtag challenges are a perfect way to kick off the NFL's 100th season – with fun, new content that will entertain fans and invites them to celebrate and experience their NFL fandom in a way that's authentic to the unique experience of TikTok."
Sports is a popular and beloved category on TikTok. Sports fans crave authentic moments, and people find that in TikTok's unique and creative short videos that capture the humor, passion, and surprise of the sports world. From the fans and the food to the mascots and players, this partnership will bring the excitement of an NFL game day to TikTok's diverse content ecosystem while involving the TikTok community in the broader NFL experience.
"We're thrilled to partner with a powerhouse in the sports industry like the NFL to bring new life and a fresh perspective to the sports entertainment experience," said Mayan Scharf, Global Partnerships, TikTok. "TikTok is a destination where fans can feel like they are a part of the team and we look forward to showcasing content from the NFL that is exciting, authentic and surprising to TikTok community.
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| The NFL’s 100th Season Begins: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears |
THE NFL'S 100TH SEASON BEGINS:
GREEN BAY PACKERS AT CHICAGO BEARS
Since the NFL launched in 1920, no other rivalry has contained more vivid history than theGREEN BAY PACKERS and CHICAGO BEARS. And since AARON RODGERS became a starter in 2008, few NFL rivalries have carried as many playoff implications.
Rodgers and rookie Packers head coach MATT LaFLEUR this week make the 34-minute flight to Chicago, where the Bears will host Thursday's historic opener (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). The Packers have 56 wins on Kickoff Weekend, most in the NFL, including the longest active streak in the NFC, four games. Chicago's 54 Kickoff Weekend wins rank second.
Victory at venerable Soldier Field, the league's oldest stadium, has proven significant during the Rodgers era. In nine of the last 10 years, the winner of the lakefront game between these clubs has advanced to the playoffs. In seven of the last nine seasons, the winner of this Soldier Field game has gone on to win the division. And in 2010, a Windy City win in the NFC Championship also gave the Packers a trip to Super Bowl XLV.
A different team has won the NFC North each of the last three years, the NFL's only division with that distinction, and the division hasn't seen a repeat winner since 2014.
Entering this year, the Bears are kings of that hill after capturing the NFC North under their own rookie head coach, MATT NAGY, and second-year starting quarterback MITCHELL TRUBISKY, the second-overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. On the path to the postseason, Chicago finished 12-4 to capture the NFC's No. 3 seed, joining the HOUSTON TEXANS (AFC South) as the two teams to complete a "worst-to-first" turnaround in 2018.In 15 of the past 16 seasons, at least one team has won its division the season after finishing in last place.
Thursday also marks the Bears' first game under new defensive coordinator CHUCK PAGANO. The former Colts head coach inherits a unit that led the NFL in fewest points allowed (17.7 per game), takeaways (36), interceptions (27), interception touchdowns (five), fewest rushing yards (80.0 per game) and fewest net yards per pass play (5.3). KYLE FULLER tied for the league lead with seven interceptions and EDDIE JACKSON tied for the league lead with two interception-touchdowns. Meanwhile, KHALIL MACK (12.5 in 2018) is one of just three NFL players with at least 10 sacks in each of the last three seasons.
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THE NFL'S 100TH SEASON BEGINS:
GREEN BAY PACKERS AT CHICAGO BEARS
Since the NFL launched in 1920, no other rivalry has contained more vivid history than theGREEN BAY PACKERS and CHICAGO BEARS. And since AARON RODGERS became a starter in 2008, few NFL rivalries have carried as many playoff implications.
Rodgers and rookie Packers head coach MATT LaFLEUR this week make the 34-minute flight to Chicago, where the Bears will host Thursday's historic opener (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). The Packers have 56 wins on Kickoff Weekend, most in the NFL, including the longest active streak in the NFC, four games. Chicago's 54 Kickoff Weekend wins rank second.
Victory at venerable Soldier Field, the league's oldest stadium, has proven significant during the Rodgers era. In nine of the last 10 years, the winner of the lakefront game between these clubs has advanced to the playoffs. In seven of the last nine seasons, the winner of this Soldier Field game has gone on to win the division. And in 2010, a Windy City win in the NFC Championship also gave the Packers a trip to Super Bowl XLV.
A different team has won the NFC North each of the last three years, the NFL's only division with that distinction, and the division hasn't seen a repeat winner since 2014.
Entering this year, the Bears are kings of that hill after capturing the NFC North under their own rookie head coach, MATT NAGY, and second-year starting quarterback MITCHELL TRUBISKY, the second-overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. On the path to the postseason, Chicago finished 12-4 to capture the NFC's No. 3 seed, joining the HOUSTON TEXANS (AFC South) as the two teams to complete a "worst-to-first" turnaround in 2018.In 15 of the past 16 seasons, at least one team has won its division the season after finishing in last place.
Thursday also marks the Bears' first game under new defensive coordinator CHUCK PAGANO. The former Colts head coach inherits a unit that led the NFL in fewest points allowed (17.7 per game), takeaways (36), interceptions (27), interception touchdowns (five), fewest rushing yards (80.0 per game) and fewest net yards per pass play (5.3). KYLE FULLER tied for the league lead with seven interceptions and EDDIE JACKSON tied for the league lead with two interception-touchdowns. Meanwhile, KHALIL MACK (12.5 in 2018) is one of just three NFL players with at least 10 sacks in each of the last three seasons.
GRAN ESPECTÁCULO CON ACTUACIONES EN VIVO DE LOS PARTIDARIOS DE INSPIRE CHANGE MEEK MILL, MEGHAN TRAINOR Y RAPSODY EN GRANT PARK
“FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA”, DE NBC, EN EL ARRANQUE DE LA TEMPORADA EN EL HISTÓRICO SOLDIER FIELD
Especial de NBC/NFL Network el jueves 5 de septiembre, 7:30-8:10 p.m., hora de New York
Precede al partido de apertura de la NFL:
CHICAGO BEARS contra GREEN BAY PACKERS on NBC
La NFL arranca su 100a temporada con la “APERTURA DE LA NFL 2019 PRESENTADA POR EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL 20”a las 7:30 PM, hora de New York, del jueves 5 septiembre 5. Los artistas y partidarios de Inspire Change MEEK MILL, MEGHAN TRAINOR y RAPSODY actuarán en vivo antes del partido Green Bay–Chicago a celebrarse en el GRANT PARK de Chicago.
Para continuar la celebración por la 100a temporada tanto de la NFL como de los Bears, la “EXPERIENCIA DE LA APERTURA 2019 PRESENTADA POR EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL 20”(KICKOFF EXPERIENCE) tendrá lugar el jueves 5 de septiembre y estará abierta a aficionados desde las 12:00 PM (hora local) hasta las 10:30 (hora local) en Grant Park. La denominada “Kickoff Experience”, que es gratuita y abierta al público, acerca a los aficionados con la NFL a lo largo de experiencias interactivas y promociones dinámicas de patrocinadores. Adicionalmente, Leyendas de la Bears estarán presentes para firmar autógrafos durante toda la tarde: JIM MCMAHON, MATT FORTE y CHARLES TILLMAN.
Se invita también a los aficionados a pasar por la llamada Experiencia NFL Madden 20 en Grant Park para una oportunidad de observar a las Leyendas de la NFL MICHAEL VICKy CHAD JOHNSON, artistas musicales, personalidades de Twitch, y aficionados competir en la primera Copa EA SPORTS Madden NFL Twitch Prime Crown de la historia.
A aproximadamente las 6:30 PM (hora local) Meek Mill encabezará las actuaciones musicales de la jornada en el escenario central de la Patada inicial 2019. Anteriormente a su aparición, habrá espectáculos musicales de los partidarios de Inspire Change Meghan Trainor y Rapsody.
Luego de la actuación de Meek Mill, se les pide a los aficionados permanecer en el lugar y hacer historia juntos, ya que el partido Green Bay-Chicago será mostrado en vivo en las pantallas gigantes instaladas a lo largo de todo Grant Park. Esta será la primera FIESTA DE APERTURA DE LA NFL para aficionados en el lugar mismo de los acontecimientos. A lo largo del partido, Leyendas de los Bears y Packers estarán en el escenario junto con la integración de los rituales de los aficionados de los Bears y un juego interactivo para fanáticos de participación gratuita.
Una parte de las actuaciones de Meek Mill y Meghan Trainor será protagonista de la cobertura en simultáneo del programa de 40 minutos previo al partido, que se emitirá desde Chicago en el horario de 7:30–8:10 PM, hora de New York, por NBC y NFL Network.
El espectáculo lleva a la apertura de la 100a temporada de la NFL entre Green Bay–Chicago. El histórico enfrentamiento de la NFC Norte, que ha sido una de las más grandes rivalidades de la NFL a lo largo de las últimas décadas, dará inicio a la temporada en el Soldier Field (NBC, transmitido en vivo por Internet por NBCSports.com y a través de la aplicación NBC Sports a lo largo de todas las plataformas, Westwood One Radio Sports, 8:20 PM, hora de New York).
AL MICHAELS estará en los relatos junto con CRIS COLLINSWORTH. MICHELE TAFOYA reportará desde el campo de juego, y el tres veces réferi del Super Bowl TERRY MCAULAY, analista de reglamento del programa Sunday Night Football (Noche de domingo de Fútbol Americano), se sumarán a Al y Cris en la cabina de transmisión. El equipo del show Football Night in America (Noche de Fútbol Americano en los Estados Unidos), compuesto por MIKE TIRICO, LIAM MCHUGH, TONY DUNGY, RODNEY HARRISON, CHRIS SIMMS, MIKE FLORIO y KATHRYN TAPPEN, también estarán transmitiendo desde Chicago.
La “EXPERIENCIA DE LA PATADA INICIAL 2019 PRESENTADA POR EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL 20” tendrá producción ejecutiva de RICKY KIRSHNER, productor ejecutivo de las previas y de los espectáculos del medio tiempo del Super Bowl, y dirección deGREGG GELFAND.
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