Legends Back in Action

NFL legends Terry Bradshaw and Michael Strahan are stepping into an unusually busy schedule this holiday weekend, trading their regular Fox NFL Sunday slots for a whirlwind of football action.

With the playoffs looming and the regular season winding down, the league is turning up the heat by adding two Saturday games to its packed Christmas calendar. This adjustment means Bradshaw and Strahan will double down on their duties, bringing fans two intense days of gridiron drama.

Bradshaw will first take center stage for the showdown between the 9-5 Baltimore Ravens and the 10-4 Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC North clash that promises fireworks. For Bradshaw, who spent all 14 of his NFL seasons with the Steelers, the stakes are personal. Pittsburgh has already secured a playoff spot but is hunting for division dominance. A win at M&T Bank Stadium would be their fifth consecutive victory there, a feat Bradshaw eagerly anticipates. "The Steelers don’t just play for the playoffs; they play for history,” he remarked in a recent interview.

On Sunday, Strahan takes the reins as Fox turns its attention to the New York Giants' visit to the Atlanta Falcons. Strahan, who spent his illustrious 15-year career with the Giants, will surely have mixed emotions. The Giants have stumbled to a 2-12 record this season, a far cry from the glory days of Strahan’s Super Bowl-winning farewell in 2007.

Meanwhile, the 7-7 Falcons remain in contention for the playoffs, vying to outpace the 8-6 Buccaneers in the NFC South. Yet, Strahan might secretly hope his former team plays spoiler at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, reminding fans of their ability to surprise even in a tough season.

With the holiday season as a backdrop, Bradshaw and Strahan are poised to make this NFL weekend one to remember, both for their expert insights and their enduring ties to the teams they once called home.