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2011 NFL season

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  • On the 8th of September 2011, the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers kicked off what would become one of the most statistically extraordinary seasons in NFL history at Lambeau Field. The opponent was the New Orleans Saints, and the two teams combined for 76 points in a single kickoff game, setting an all-time record. What no one in that stadium yet knew was that the season that had almost never happened would rewrite the record books from the very first snap.

    The 2011 NFL season was the 92nd regular season of the National Football League and the 46th of the Super Bowl era. It had begun under a cloud of legal and financial uncertainty, with owners and players locked in a bitter dispute that lasted 130 days. Three of the nine highest single-season passing yardage totals in NFL history were set before the year was done. And it ended on the 5th of February 2012, in Indianapolis, with a rematch between two familiar championship rivals coming down to a final four points.

  • The roots of the 2011 labor crisis stretched back to May 2008, when NFL team owners chose to opt out of the 1993 labor arrangement. The two sides entered 2010 without a new agreement in place, and by March 2011 they had run out of time.

    The National Football League Players Association renounced its collective bargaining rights, and three of the most prominent quarterbacks in the game took legal action. Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees joined seven other players in filing an antitrust suit aimed at stopping the lockout from taking hold. The legal move put the dispute squarely in front of the courts.

    The lockout officially began on March 11 and did not end until July 25, spanning 130 days. The one game that did not survive was the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on August 7, a preseason contest that would have featured the Chicago Bears and the St. Louis Rams in only the second time since 1971 the game involved two teams from the same conference.

    The settlement of the Brady et al. v. NFL antitrust suit on July 25 opened the door. A majority of players signed union authorization cards within days. The NFL officially recognized the NFLPA as the players' collective bargaining representative on July 30, and players ratified a new agreement on August 4. That agreement was built to last through 2021.

  • Drew Brees threw for 5,476 yards in 2011, the most passing yards ever recorded by a single player in one NFL season at that time. Tom Brady finished second all-time at 5,235, and Matthew Stafford claimed ninth place at 5,038. Eli Manning added 4,933 yards, placing him 14th on the all-time list. All of this happened in a single season.

    Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers set the all-time single-season quarterback rating record at 122.5. He threw at least two touchdown passes in 13 consecutive games, another single-season record. For the second consecutive year, the league as a whole set a record for average passing yards per team per game, reaching 229.7 yards, more than eight yards above the 2010 figure.

    Brees also set records for most completions in a season with 472, highest completion percentage for a team at 71.3 percent, most first downs passing at 280, and most 300-yard passing games in a single season with 13. His Saints offense finished with 7,474 net offensive yards, the most in a single season at that point.

    Rob Gronkowski of New England set a record for most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season with 1,327 yards, breaking a mark that Jimmy Graham of New Orleans had set just weeks earlier with 1,310. Cam Newton, in his first season with Carolina, threw for 4,051 yards as a rookie, the most ever by a first-year quarterback.

  • Stanford senior quarterback Andrew Luck was widely regarded as the best quarterback prospect the draft had seen in years. This created an unusual dynamic among fan bases whose teams were struggling in 2011.

    Fans of the Indianapolis Colts, whose season had gone badly wrong, openly called for their team to lose games deliberately in a bid to earn the top pick in the 2012 draft. The phrase "Suck for Luck" spread across the league as a darkly comic expression of fan frustration. The Colts, normally a playoff contender, found themselves at the center of a draft competition played out in losses rather than wins.

    The 2011 NFL Draft itself had already taken place before the regular season began. Held from April 28 to 30 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, it opened with the Carolina Panthers selecting Cam Newton from Auburn with the first overall pick. Newton went on to win the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award, throwing for those record 4,051 yards while also setting the single-season record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 14.

  • David Akers of the San Francisco 49ers set the single-season field goals made record with 44, along with the record for most points in a season without a touchdown at 166. Kickers across the league were also historically accurate from long range, as the total of field goals made from 50 or more yards reached 90, with a success rate of 63.8 percent.

    Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals returned four punts for touchdowns, tying the single-season record. His 99-yard game-winning punt return touchdown in overtime against St. Louis on November 6 was the longest such play in overtime history. Randall Cobb of Green Bay took a kickoff 108 yards for a score in the season opener against New Orleans, tying the record for the longest kick return.

    Sebastian Janikowski of Oakland tied the record for the longest field goal in league history with a 63-yarder against Denver on September 12. He also kicked three field goals of 50 or more yards in a single game, twice, tying a record both times. San Francisco's Andy Lee posted the highest net punting average for a season at 43.99 yards. Jared Allen of Minnesota recorded 22 sacks to lead the league.

    Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos beat Pittsburgh in the Wild Card round on January 8 with a game-winning pass to Demaryius Thomas that covered 80 yards. The drive lasted 11 seconds, the shortest drive in overtime history in both the regular and postseason.

  • The first Sunday of the 2011 regular season fell on September 11, the tenth anniversary of the attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C. The NFL scheduled the New York Giants to visit the Washington Redskins that day, as both cities had been targeted a decade earlier. Players, coaches, game officials, and sideline personnel all wore a stars-and-stripes ribbon patch bearing the dates "9/11/01" and "9/11/11." Players were permitted to wear special red, white, and blue gloves and shoes.

    The New England Patriots wore a patch bearing the initials "MHK" all season in honor of Myra Kraft, the wife of team owner Robert Kraft, who died of cancer in July. The Oakland Raiders placed stickers reading "AL" on their helmets after owner Al Davis died at his home in Oakland, California on October 8 at the age of 82.

    The 2011 season was the last in which Reebok exclusively supplied uniforms to all 32 teams, ending a 10-year arrangement. Nike and New Era took over a 40-year contract, with Nike handling on-field uniforms and performance apparel, and New Era supplying on-field caps. The Buffalo Bills unveiled redesigned uniforms on June 24, the first redesign since 2002, drawing on the look the team wore between 1975 and 1983.

  • The New York Giants entered Super Bowl XLVI with the most playoff appearances in league history at 31 and the most league championship game appearances at 19. Their opponent was the New England Patriots, who were appearing in their fifth Super Bowl with Tom Brady as quarterback.

    The game was played on the 5th of February 2012, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Eli Manning threw for more yards in a single postseason than any quarterback before him, finishing with 1,219 yards over the playoff run, and set completions records for Super Bowl opening drives. The Giants won 21-17.

    The Patriots suffered their fourth Super Bowl loss, tying a record for most Super Bowls lost. Tom Brady tied another record with 16 playoff wins as a starting quarterback. The day before the game, on February 4, the first-ever NFL Honors awards show was held at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis. Aaron Rodgers was named the AP Most Valuable Player, Cam Newton took AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Jim Harbaugh of San Francisco earned AP Coach of the Year in his first season with the 49ers. Eli Manning was named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

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What was the final score of Super Bowl XLVI between the Giants and Patriots?

The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI on the 5th of February 2012, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Eli Manning was named Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 1,219 yards across the entire postseason, the most by any quarterback in a single postseason at that time.

How long did the 2011 NFL lockout last and how was it resolved?

The 2011 NFL lockout lasted 130 days, from March 11 to July 25. It was resolved following the settlement of the Brady et al. v. NFL antitrust suit, after which players ratified a new collective bargaining agreement on August 4 that ran through 2021.

What passing records did Drew Brees set in the 2011 NFL season?

Drew Brees set the all-time single-season passing yards record with 5,476 yards and threw 46 touchdown passes. He also set records for most completions in a season with 472, highest team completion percentage at 71.3 percent, most 300-yard passing games in a season with 13, and most consecutive 300-yard passing games with 7.

What was Aaron Rodgers' passer rating record in the 2011 NFL season?

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers set the all-time single-season quarterback passer rating record at 122.5. He also threw two or more touchdown passes in 13 consecutive games, another single-season record.

What was the Suck for Luck phenomenon in the 2011 NFL season?

Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck was considered the best quarterback prospect in years entering the 2012 NFL Draft, prompting fans of struggling teams, notably the Indianapolis Colts, to openly root for losses so their teams would earn the first overall draft pick. The phrase "Suck for Luck" became widely used. The Carolina Panthers had already selected Cam Newton first overall in the 2011 draft, which was held April 28-30 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Who won the first NFL Honors awards show in 2012?

The first NFL Honors was held at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis on the 4th of February 2012. Aaron Rodgers won AP Most Valuable Player, Cam Newton won AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, Terrell Suggs of the Baltimore Ravens won AP Defensive Player of the Year, Von Miller of the Denver Broncos won AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers won AP Coach of the Year.

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  10. 10webNFL owners lock out playersMarvex, Alex — March 11, 2011
  11. 11newsNFLPA files to decertify as a unionJim Trotter — March 11, 2011
  12. 12webUnion makes deadline demand for booksMarch 12, 2011
  13. 13webOwners approve proposed labor dealESPN — July 22, 2011
  14. 14webReport: NFLPA recertified as unionESPN — July 30, 2011
  15. 15newsAs the Lockout Ends, the Scrambling BeginsBattista, Judy — July 25, 2011
  16. 16newsNFL, players announce new 10-year labor agreementDavis, Nate — July 25, 2011
  17. 17webCardinals complete trade for Kevin KolbJuly 28, 2011
  18. 18webBears trade Greg Olsen for pickJuly 28, 2011
  19. 19webSources: Albert Haynesworth tradedJuly 28, 2011
  20. 20webPatriots get WR Ochocinco in trade with BengalsJuly 28, 2011
  21. 21webSource: Donovan McNabb to VikingsJuly 27, 2011
  22. 22webReggie Bush, Dolphins agree on dealJuly 28, 2011
  23. 23webLee Evans Traded to Baltimore RavensChristine Thomasos — August 12, 2011
  24. 24web49ers trade Taylor Mays to BengalsAugust 23, 2011
  25. 25webBengals acquire Kelly JenningsAugust 29, 2011
  26. 26webSeahawks agree to ship Curry to RaidersMike Florio — 12 October 2011
  27. 27webRams trade for WR Brandon LloydOctober 17, 2011
  28. 28webCarson Palmer traded to CardsApril 2, 2013
  29. 29webNFL moves kickoffs to 35-yard line; touchbacks unchangedNFL — March 22, 2011
  30. 30newsNFL committee to vote on proposal to change kickoffs ruleSam Farmer — March 21, 2011
  31. 31newsBelichick crushes the kickoff proposalMarch 21, 2011
  32. 32newsN.F.L. Moves Kickoffs to the 35Judy Battista — March 22, 2011
  33. 33newsOwners approve new rules changesAlex Marvez — May 24, 2011
  34. 34webNFL to refs: Err on side of caution with flagsCBS Sports.com — December 24, 2011
  35. 35webLogistical hurdles cleared, NFL to begin game-day drug testing
  36. 36webBears-Rams game set to kick off 2011 preseason scheduleNFL — April 12, 2011
  37. 37webNFL schedule could buy three weeksAdam Schefter — ESPN — April 21, 2011
  38. 38webLockout Could Jeopardize Game Set for LondonJudy Battista — April 18, 2011
  39. 39magazineBears vs. Buccaneers – RecapOctober 23, 2011
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  41. 41webWatch Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions 10/10/2011
  42. 42newsGiants will open in Washington on 9/11Ralph Vacchiano — April 19, 2011
  43. 43webSchedule will be released in April, despite lockoutMarch 16, 2011
  44. 44inlineRosenthal, Gregg (April 19, 2011). Report: Jets will open on Sunday Night Football against Cowboys. profootballtalk.com. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  45. 45webBears-Lions Week 10 meeting moved to 4:15 pm ET on FoxNFL
  46. 46webNFL flexes Colts-Patriots out of SNF game
  47. 47webNFL announces Week 13 flex planESPN — November 21, 2011
  48. 48webRaiders-Packers Week 14 game flexed to late afternoon
  49. 49webCowboys-Giants Week 17 showdown moved to prime timeNFL
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  51. 51webPanthers vs. Cardinals - Box Score - September 11, 2011
  52. 52inlineAssociated Press (September 18, 2011). Newton throws for NFL rookie record 432 yards. Forbes.com. Retrieved on September 18, 2011.
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  56. 56web49ers enter NFL record bookMatt Maiocco — CSN Bay Area — January 2, 2012
  57. 57webNFL Week 9: Top 10 plays
  58. 58inlineBrees locks up record in Saints win vs. Falcons. NewsTalk Cleveland. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
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  60. 60webNFL Stats: Player
  61. 61webBrady, Suggs, Janikowski named AFC players of the weekMichael David Smith — Profootballtalk.com — September 14, 2011
  62. 62webRodgers, Urlacher, Ginn take home Week One NFC awardsMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — September 14, 2011
  63. 63webHarper, Hanson round out the Week Two players of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — September 21, 2011
  64. 64webMcFadden, Lewis, Lindell named AFC players of the weekMichael David Smith — Profootballtalk.com — September 28, 2011
  65. 65webNFC honors Eli Manning, Ronde Barber, Dan BaileyMichael David Smith — Profootballtalk.com — September 28, 2011
  66. 66newsRodgers, Fitzpatrick among NFL's Players of the MonthSeptember 29, 2011
  67. 67webArian Foster, Aaron Rodgers named offensive players of the weekJosh Alper — Profootballtalk.com — October 5, 2011
  68. 68webJarret Johnson wins AFC defensive player of the week awardMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — October 4, 2011
  69. 69webOrakpo named NFC defensive player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — October 5, 2011
  70. 70webRyan Succop named AFC special teams player of the weekJosh Alper — Profootballtalk.com — October 5, 2011
  71. 71webDevin Hester named NFC special teamer of the week for 10th timeJosh Alper — Profootballtalk.com — October 5, 2011
  72. 72webAFC players of the week: Roethlisberger, Wilson, JanikowskiMichael David Smith — Profootballtalk.com — October 12, 2011
  73. 73webPeterson, Willis, Crosy win NFC POW honorsMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — October 12, 2011
  74. 74webAFC hardware goes to Mendenhall, Revis, FordMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — October 19, 2011
  75. 75webBradshaw, Coleman, Hester named NFC players of the weekMichael David Smith — Profootballtalk.com — October 19, 2011
  76. 76webArian Foster, Josh Scobee win the other AFC awards for Week SevenMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — October 26, 2011
  77. 77webBrees, Briggs, Crosby named NFC players of the weekMichael David Smith — Profootballtalk.com — October 26, 2011
  78. 78webRoethlisberger wins AFC offensive player of the week awardMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — November 2, 2011
  79. 79webLeSean McCoy, Cliff Avril, Robert Quinn get NFC honorsMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — November 2, 2011
  80. 80webDerrick Johnson wins AFC defensive player of the week awardMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — November 2, 2011
  81. 81webBrandon Tate named AFC special teams player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — November 2, 2011
  82. 82webRodgers named NFC's offensive player of the month ... againNate Davis — usatoday.com — November 3, 2011
  83. 83webMatt Moore (yes, Matt Moore) wins AFC offensive player of the weekMichael Smith — Profootballtalk.com — November 9, 2011
  84. 84webNFC players of the week: Rodgers, Kiwanuka, PetersonMichael Smith — Profootballtalk.com — November 9, 2011
  85. 85webDavid Harris wins AFC defensive player of the weekMichael Smith — Profootballtalk.com — November 9, 2011
  86. 86webEddie Royal is the AFC special-teams player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — November 8, 2011
  87. 87webBush, Carter, Mariani are AFC players of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — November 16, 2011
  88. 88webFitzgerald, Harper, Hester named NFC players of the weekMichael Smith — Profootballtalk.com — November 16, 2011
  89. 89webTorrey Smith, Von Miller, Julian Edelman win AFC awardsGregg Rosenthal — Profootballtalk.com — November 23, 2011
  90. 90webKevin Smith, Chris Clemons, Kealoha Pilares win NFC honorsMichael Smith — Profootballtalk.com — November 23, 2011
  91. 91webJohnson, Suggs and Janikowski named AFC players of the weekProfootballweekly.com — November 30, 2011
  92. 92webBrees, Hall, Peterson named NFC players of the weekMichael Smith — Profootballtalk.com — November 30, 2011
  93. 93webRodgers player of the month ... again, leads Pro Bowl votingNate Davis — usatoday.com — December 1, 2011
  94. 94webRay Rice is AFC Offensive Player of the WeekJosh Alper — Profootballtalk.com — December 7, 2011
  95. 95webNewton, Hawthorne and Masthay are your NFC Players of the WeekJosh Alper — Profootballtalk.com — December 7, 2011
  96. 96webColin McCarthy is the AFC defensive player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — December 7, 2011
  97. 97webAntonio Brown is the AFC special-teams player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — December 7, 2011
  98. 98webGronkowski is the AFC offensive player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — December 14, 2011
  99. 99webRyan, Pierre-Paul, Baldwin win NFC player of the week honorsMichael David Smith — Profootballtalk.com — December 14, 2011
  100. 100webTerrell Suggs is your AFC defensive player of the weekMichael David Smith — Profootballtalk.com — December 14, 2011
  101. 101webMatt Prater named AFC special-teams player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — December 14, 2011
  102. 102webReggie Bush is the AFC offensive player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — December 21, 2011
  103. 103webMegatron, Abraham, Lee named NFC players of the weekMichael David Smith — Profootballtalk.com — December 21, 2011
  104. 104webAntwan Barnes is the AFC defensive player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — December 21, 2011
  105. 105webRyan Succop, from Mr. Irrelevant to two-time player of the weekMike Florio — Profootballtalk.com — December 21, 2011
  106. 106webBrady, Mathis and Seymour named AFC players of weekPro Football Weekly — December 28, 2011
  107. 107webBrees, Pierre-Paul, Akers named NFC players of weekPro Football Weekly — December 28, 2011
  108. 108newsRice is named AFC Offensive Player of the WeekJeff Zrebiec — January 3, 2012
  109. 109newsFlynn is NFC's offensive player of the weekDon Walker — January 4, 2012
  110. 110newsPolamalu AFC Defensive Player of the WeekJanuary 4, 2012
  111. 111newsFalcons LB Curtis Lofton Named NFC Defensive Player of the WeekBrian McIntyre — Mac's Football Blog — January 4, 2011
  112. 112webGoodman, O-line honoredChristopher Smith — San Diego Chargers — January 4, 2011
  113. 113newsAir Akers: 49ers kicker wins honor for 2nd straight weekEric Branch — San Francisco Chronicle — January 4, 2011
  114. 114webBrees breaks Rodgers' hold on NFL player of the month honorsNate Davis — USA Today — January 5, 2012
  115. 115webFedEx Air and Ground Players of the Week
  116. 116webPepsi Rookie of the Week
  117. 117webMurray, Miller chosen as top rookies for NovemberFoxnews.com — December 1, 2011
  118. 118webFirst-ever 'NFL Honors' show will be hosted by Baldwin in Indy
  119. 119web2011 NFL Standings & Team Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com
  120. 120web2011 NFL Opposition & Defensive Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com
  121. 121webLabor clues in coaching movesJohn Clayton — December 1, 2010
  122. 122webVikings fire coach Brad ChildressNovember 22, 2010
  123. 123webBroncos fire McDaniels, name assistant Studesville interim coach
  124. 124webEx-Broncos coach McDaniels picked to oversee Rams' offense
  125. 125webSan Francisco 49ers fire Mike Singletary, need to right ship – Ann Killion – SI.com
  126. 126inlineMike Singletary out, D-line aide in at S.F.
  127. 127webMike Singletary hired by Minnesota VikingsJanuary 18, 2011
  128. 128inlineJohn Fox won't return to Panthers
  129. 129webBrowns fire coach Eric ManginiJanuary 3, 2011
  130. 130webAfter firing Eric Mangini, Mike Holmgren downplays chance of becoming Cleveland Browns coach: Searching for one who can 'lead us to the championship'Tony Grossi — 2011-01-04
  131. 131newsTitans part ways with head coach Jeff FisherJim Wyatt — January 27, 2011
  132. 132webJaguars sack Jack Del Rio, will sell teamNovember 29, 2011
  133. 133inlineJackson, Barry (December 12, 2011). Miami Dolphins fire coach Tony Sparano. Miami Herald. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  134. 134newsOakland Coliseum set to be renamed Overstock.com ColiseumRosynsky, Paul et al. — April 27, 2011
  135. 135newsQwest Field renamed CenturyLink FieldCondotta, Bob — June 20, 2011
  136. 136newsBroncos stadium renamed Sports Authority Field at Mile HighAugust 16, 2011
  137. 137newsMetLife Stadium naming deal official for Meadowlands home of Giants, JetsCaroom, Eliot — August 24, 2011
  138. 138webMercedes-Benz has Superdome dealOctober 4, 2011
  139. 139webQualcomm Stadium temporarily renamed Snapdragon StadiumDecember 16, 2011
  140. 140newsNew deal establishes Nike as league's official uniform providerOctober 12, 2011
  141. 141newsPatriotic gestures by Lance BriggsESPN — September 9, 2011
  142. 142newsPromo video leaks Buffalo's new uniformsTim Graham — ESPN — April 25, 2011
  143. 143newsBills show off new uniforms for 2011Mark Gaughan — The Buffalo News — June 24, 2011
  144. 144newsBills plan new uniformsMark Gaughan — The Buffalo News — February 9, 2011
  145. 145news"Whiteout" Conditions at Bills GameHeather Ly — WGRZ — November 6, 2011
  146. 146newsPatriots will honor memory of Myra Kraft with uniform patchAugust 10, 2011
  147. 147newsCowboys to wear blue uniforms SundayESPN — October 12, 2011
  148. 148newsRams to Wear Throwbacks Against SaintsNick Wagoner — StLouisRams.com — June 14, 2011
  149. 149newsRavens Wearing Black Jerseys, White PantsBaltimoreRavens.com — November 23, 2011
  150. 150newsBreak Out the Orange! Throwback Game Is Dec. 4Buccaneers.com — July 13, 2011
  151. 151newsRaiders will wear helmet sticker honoring Al DavisMike Florio — October 9, 2011
  152. 152newsFans start petition for orange jerseysLindsay Jones — November 16, 2010
  153. 153newsNFL approves Broncos' switch back to orange uniformsMike Klis — October 3, 2011
  154. 154webNew Seahawks Uniforms Coming in 2012, Says Team Presidentpigskinbuzz.com — May 24, 2011
  155. 155inlineUpdated: ESPN Kicks Off New Eight-Year, $14 Billion NFL Deal Multichannel News September 8, 2011
  156. 156inlineThe Tradition Continues: NFL to Remain on Network TV , NFL Press Release, December 14, 2011
  157. 157newsMarv Albert to Call N.F.L. Games for CBSRichard Sandomir — June 6, 2011
  158. 158newsGus Johnson officially out at CBS, headed to Fox after CBS declines to match Fox's offerBob Raissman — 9 May 2011
  159. 159webMichele Tafoya Joins "Sunday Night Football" As Sideline ReporterMay 4, 2011
  160. 160newsNFL, Westwood One extend radio deal through 2014Bloomberg — December 22, 2010
  161. 161webSIRIUS XM Radio and NFL Announce Extension of Satellite Broadcast and Marketing AgreementSirius XM Radio Inc. — November 30, 2010
  162. 162inlineRAIDERS KICK OFF SEASON ON MONDAY NIGHT AT DENVER; OPEN HOME SCHEDULE VS. NEW YORK JETS ON SEPTEMBER 25 . Compass Media Networks press release. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
  163. 163webNFL lockout could cost networks billionsMSNBC — December 14, 2010
  164. 164webUFL positions itself for possible NFL stoppageDaniel Kaplan — November 29, 2010