NFL Week 13 TV Schedule: CBS and Fox Broadcast Guide

The National Football League has released its television coverage maps for Week 13 of the regular season. The maps outline which regions of the United States will broadcast specific games on CBS and Fox this Sunday. These schedules are determined by viewer market interest and the league’s national broadcasting agreements.

Main News

For the early afternoon slot on Fox, a majority of the country will see the matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. This game will be broadcast to most markets across the nation.

A smaller portion of the country, primarily in the Midwest and South, will see the Carolina Panthers versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Fox during the early window.

In the late afternoon window on Fox, the broadcast will feature the Detroit Lions playing against the New Orleans Saints. This game will be shown to a large portion of the viewing audience.

On CBS, the early game schedule is split. Most of the eastern half of the United States will see the matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders.

The western half of the country will see the Indianapolis Colts versus the Tennessee Titans game on CBS in the early afternoon. The Cleveland Browns versus the Los Angeles Rams game will be the primary late afternoon broadcast on CBS for most markets.

Summary

The NFL’s Week 13 coverage maps assign specific Sunday games to different regions of the United States. Fox’s national highlight in the early slot is the 49ers vs. Eagles game, while other regions will see Panthers vs. Buccaneers. The Lions vs. Saints game is the featured late afternoon contest on Fox.

On CBS, the early broadcast is divided between the eastern half of the country seeing Dolphins vs. Commanders and the western half seeing Colts vs. Titans. The late afternoon window on CBS will be dominated by the Browns vs. Rams game for most markets. These maps determine local television coverage for fans across the country.

FAQs

**Why are different NFL games shown in different parts of the country?**
Broadcast maps are created by the networks and the NFL to maximize viewership in specific regions. This is often based on team popularity and geographic relevance to local audiences.

How can I find out which game I will get?
Viewers can check the published coverage maps on the NFL’s or network’s official websites. By locating their metropolitan area on the map, they can see which game is scheduled for their local CBS or Fox affiliate.

What if the game I want to watch is not broadcast in my area?
If a game is not available on local broadcast television, it may be accessible through a subscription-based streaming service that carries NFL games. National broadcasts, like Sunday Night Football on NBC, are available to all viewers.