Inside the NFL airtime, schedule, host, how to watch and more

Inside the NFL is back! The weekly sports show, which got its start in 1977, has been a go-to source of sports analysis for football fans for decades. After departing from HBO in 2008, the program’s enthusiasts have had to contend with the show being on the move. First it found a home at Showtime then it jumped to streaming by joining Paramount+’s roster and now it’s made its way back to primetime as an offering on The CW.

The network, which has seen plenty of transformation in its days, is in the middle of a programming pivot meant to bring in a broader audience. One way to do that is incorporating unscripted content focused on sports. That’s where Inside the NFL comes in. Football is a beloved past time in America and the professional football season takes over airwaves from September to February as households root for their favorite teams and hold out hope for a Super Bowl victory.

With Inside the NFL, viewers can anticipate breakdowns of unseen highlights from week-to-week as the show’s host, Ryan Clark, and a quartet of analysts–Channing Crowder, Jay Cutler, Chad Johnson, and Chris Long–dissect the week’s exciting matchups and provide “unfiltered commentary” as they do it. You can expect exclusive NFL Films “mic’d up sounds” as well giving viewers an inside look into what’s happening on field and on the sidelines.

Here’s everything you need to know about the program.

Inside the NFL release date

The new season begins Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

What time is Inside the NFL on The CW?

The program will air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on the network. Reruns will air Fridays at 9 p.m. starting Sept. 8.

What is Inside the NFL about?

The synopsis via The CW:

"INSIDE THE NFL is the first authoritative look-and-listen-in to every week’s greatest moments and unforgettable stories throughout the NFL season, showcasing previously unseen angles of pivotal game action captured by NFL Films’ legendary cinematographers and revealing behind-the-scenes audio of how it all happened."

Who is the Inside the NFL host?

The program is hosted by Ryan Clark. The former NFL player is a Super Bowl champion who won his ring as a Pittsburgh Steelers safety at Super Bowl XLIII. The team beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-23. Clark is also an Emmy Award-winning studio analyst. He was an ESPN analyst on First Take, Get Up!,  NFL Live, and SportsCenter.

Who are the Inside the NFL analysts?

• Channing Crowder – Former Miami Dolphins linebacker and host of The Pivot podcast along with Ryan Clark and Fred Taylor.
• Jay Cutler – Former Pro Bowl quarterback (Denver Broncos)
• Chad Johnson – Former Pro Bowl wide receiver (Cincinnati Bengals)
• Chris Long – Two time Super Bowl champion (New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles), Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award-winner, former defensive end, and host of The Green Light podcast.

How to watch Inside the NFL

As noted above, the sports show airs on The CW. If you have cable, you’ll need to check your local provider’s TV guide to see which channel carries the network. If you’ve cut the cord, The CW can typically be found on Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Youtube TV though some markets do not carry the network’s programming. Next day streaming of CW originals can be found on the network’s own streaming platform, cwtv.com and the CW App.

How long is Inside the NFL?

The program runs for an hour.

Inside the NFL release schedule

Note: The following schedule is based on The Futon Critic’s reporting and hasn’t been confirmed by The CW. We expect Inside the NFL will air through the entire 2023 season and will update the schedule once more is known.

Episode 1: 2023 season preview – Tuesday, Sept. 5

Episode 2: Week 1 – Sept. 12

Episode 3: Week 2 – Sept. 19

Episode 4: Week 3 – Sept. 26

Episode 5: Week 4 – Oct. 3

Episode 6: Week 5 – Oct. 10

Episode 7: Week 6 – Oct. 17

Episode 8: Week 7 – Oct. 24

Episode 9: Week 8 – Oct. 31

Episode 10: Week 9 – Nov. 7

Episode 11: Week 10 – Nov. 14

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