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Finding Your NFL Team

By Marcus Gilmer in Miscellaneous on Sep 3, 2008 7:45PM

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The NFL season is upon us and, thanks to one dedicated fan, it's getting easier for us to figure out which games we'll be getting on local television each week. Don't feel like dropping $30 for food and beer at a sports bar just to catch Brett Farves' debut as a Jet against the mighty Dolphins? Wondering if the Bears' prime-time slot means you finally get to enjoy a Saints' game (Who Dat!?!?) from the comfort of your home? Well, you're in luck. Website The506.com has been mapping the weekly television coverage for years and this year has enhanced it's television coverage maps with a Google Maps plug-in for those who want to know exactly where that cut-off line is. Of course, the local affiliates have the right to switch things up on us and choose another game before kickoff, thus the list at the bottom of the map that expands as the week goes on. The site also includes a list of that week's nationally televised games.