Matt_In_NH Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 1 hour ago, chongli said: IKR? This is from the NBC press release, which is hilarious in its gloating" https://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2024/01/08/nbcuniversal-is-home-to-record-three-nfl-playoff-games-on-super-wild-card-weekend-including-peacocks-presentation-of-nfls-first-ever-exclusive-live-streamed-playoff-game/ "Among the distinctions for NBCUniversal: NBCU will be the first media company to serve as the home of three NFL Playoff Games in a single weekend (Saturday doubleheader and Sunday in primetime). Peacock will present thefirst-ever exclusive live streamed NFL Playoff game (Saturday at 8 p.m. ET). This follows Peacock’s first-ever exclusive live stream of a regular season NFL game on Dec. 23 (Bills-Chargers). Saturday night’s Peacock AFC Wild Card Exclusive – featuring Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Miami Dolphins — will once again feature a commercial-free fourth quarter similar to the Dec. 23 Bills-Chargers game. [...] The Peacock exclusive Wild Card game will be broadcast on NBC stations in the competing team cities, and available on mobile devices with NFL+. The NFL is the only sports league that presents all regular-season and postseason games on free, over-the-air television in local markets." [end quote] LOL: now is probably not the time to be saying: "The NFL is the only sports league that presents all regular-season and postseason games on free, over-the-air television in local markets." So when they do the commercial free thing they throw it to the studio instead of commercials. Not sure how great that really is. I kind of like mr caveman better than an ex patriots player. But my question is do they have more commercials than normal for the first three quarts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 4 minutes ago, Matt_In_NH said: So when they do the commercial free thing they throw it to the studio instead of commercials. Not sure how great that really is. I kind of like mr caveman better than an ex patriots player. But my question is do they have more commercials than normal for the first three quarts? Not sure. I didn't keep track. I would imagine no, since that would just add more time to the first 3 quarters, and the NFL is pressuring networks to actually reduce commercials. This is from an article I read: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/nfl-peacock-commercial-free-football-game-1235849433/ NFL, Peacock Hope to Tackle Commercial Breaks, But Others Have Tested Similar Blitz "NBC has good reason to help the NFL in its quest to cut interruptions to game play. The league has put pressure on all of the networks that show its games to do so. Fox even cut a commercial break from each quarter of its broadcast of Super Bowl LIV. [...] The growing challenge? Most of the couch potatoes who leave traditional TV for streaming do so because subscription-based services like Netflix offer ad-free tiers. Of course, that is changing. Netflix, Disney, Max and others offer options that does feature advertising, The dynamic is likely to accelerate further in 2024 when Amazon Prime Video makes advertising its default option. Prime subscribers who don’t want to watch ads will have to pony up another $2.99 per month." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 9 minutes ago, chongli said: Netflix, Disney, Max and others offer options that does feature advertising, The dynamic is likely to accelerate further in 2024 when Amazon Prime Video makes advertising its default option. Prime subscribers who don’t want to watch ads will have to pony up another $2.99 per month." When I signed up for the Hulu/Disney/ESPN with ads package, and went to add it to my Roku, surprise! For some reason, Roku does not support the "with ads" package, I had to upgrade to the "no ads" package. All the other streaming services I use were ok to load the "with ads" app. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 When the Bills game was “exclusively “ on Peacock a few weeks ago - it was also on local Buffalo CBS. I assume this game is the same?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) Cost is not the issue as much as just access is. They can throw all the apps and QR codes at you on-screen they want. Unless youre mobile-tech saavy, forget it. Even for those of us who are...admit it...its often a giant PITA to get these apps to load up, set up an account, deal with the idiot two factor authentication, make sure youre wi-fi is on point, make sure your streaming device (i.e. Firestick) is up to date (and all the work to make THAT happen) if you dont have a SmartTV, deal with the username and PWs (which are often required to be more intricate than the launch codes), etc. Its a lot and the proverbial "little old lady" has virtually zero shot to make it all work right in time for kickoff. But then again, that little old lady doesnt spend a ton on "The Shield" so the league so it doesnt give a ***** about her anymore. Its gross. Edited January 8 by RkFast 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 4 hours ago, boater said: Here, here! I agree with Francesca! Down with streaming-only games. *hear hear* If you buy PEACOCK and pay to watch this game, you're part of the problem. I'll be watching for free through questionable means. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Make is all pay per view but do it all in one place ffs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliemets Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 1 hour ago, peterpan said: When the Bills game was “exclusively “ on Peacock a few weeks ago - it was also on local Buffalo CBS. I assume this game is the same?? Great question. Contractually, games have to be on over the air TV in a teams home market. Would think that applies to playoff games as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Just NBC trying to sell its streaming service. NFL games are one thing (many) fans are willing to pay for. We’ve got cord cutters to thank for this, really. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 5 hours ago, Gregg said: He is not wrong here. It is a shame that many football fans will not be able to watch the game. All playoff games should be on CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, ESPN. I don't see putting it on Peacock being that much different than putting it on ESPN. You have to pay for cable to get ESPN so either way it is behind a paywall? I generally agree the NFL should avoid putting a second paywall for playoff games its not in their best interest but if games are on cable why not a streaming service? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) He may be right on this, but listening to Francesca will melt your brain cells. Be careful. 1 hour ago, peterpan said: When the Bills game was “exclusively “ on Peacock a few weeks ago - it was also on local Buffalo CBS. I assume this game is the same?? Yes, it's on local TV for the markets involved. Edited January 8 by Malazan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 5 hours ago, Bleeding Bills Blue said: The playoff game is being shown on ABC as well as ESPN. But normally your only recourse is to sign up for ESPN+. I think his point is that ESPN has never been a free channel to watch. It’s included with cable tv, which costs money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDubya76 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 4 hours ago, MrEpsYtown said: Yeah, they are like superfan episodes with some deleted stuff that go like 45 mins or so. Sweet, wife would love that, might get the swing vote for the app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I find that I watch fewer non Bills games every year... This will be one of them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 5 hours ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said: I mean, I love the message, hate the messenger. In particular, I am personally pissed off about the portioning off streaming exclusives. I paid for Sunday Ticket because I wanted a functional, legal way to watch the Bills. I have been able to watch...I think 2-4 games on it this season between prime time exceptions, local broadcast claims, and exclusives. So the the NFL should be not at all surprised when this game gets pirated to death. They’re perfectly fine with it being pirated. The NFL wouldn’t be expanding and playing games in other countries if those “new” fans weren’t introduced to the game via internet streaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 (edited) 2 hours ago, peterpan said: When the Bills game was “exclusively “ on Peacock a few weeks ago - it was also on local Buffalo CBS. I assume this game is the same?? 1 hour ago, Olliemets said: Great question. Contractually, games have to be on over the air TV in a teams home market. Would think that applies to playoff games as well. Yeah the game is on free TV for the markets of the two teams involved. For Buffalo-LAC the game was on WGRZ (NBC/2) Buffalo and KNBC (NBC/4) LA. For MIA-KC it will be simulcasted on WTVJ (NBC/6) Miami and KSHB (NBC/41) Kansas City. Edited January 8 by chongli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Boo hoo. It's a business. They make money. Streaming has been around forever, now. Figure it out or find some free stream to watch if you really don't want to pay a few dollars for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWatson#21 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 5 hours ago, Freddie's Dead said: Except notice how Rochester and the 'cuse are no longer in the local market for Buffalo, but we sure as ***** got blacked out! Yeap. The team hosts training camp here. Kim is from here? I was like wtf! The last game I recall we missed here was the Denver MNF in 94. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 5 hours ago, Freddie's Dead said: Except notice how Rochester and the 'cuse are no longer in the local market for Buffalo, but we sure as ***** got blacked out! Yes it is interesting rules are different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I think he's a DB but agree with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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