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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alex Riethmiller – 310.840.4635 NFL Media – 9/24/19 [email protected] NFL 100 PROGRAMMING EXPANDS TO THREE-HOUR PRIMETIME BLOCK ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 WITH NFL 100 GREATEST AND NFL 100 ROUNDTABLES SERIES Numbers 100 Through 31 of the ‘NFL 100 Greatest Games’ Revealed Across Back-to-Back One-Hour Episodes Starting at 8:00 PM ET Premiere of ‘NFL 100 Roundtables’ Eight-Part Special Kicks Off with Two Half-Hour Programs, ‘The Running Backs’ and ‘The Linebackers’ The celebration of the NFL’s 100th season continues this Friday with more programming dedicated to the moments, players and people that have contributed to the NFL’s storied legacy. Parts 1 and 2 of NFL 100 Greatest Games premieres at 8:00 PM ET, followed by new series NFL 100 Roundtables at 10:00 PM ET. Following the reveal of the 100 greatest plays in NFL history with the Immaculate Reception being voted into the number 1 spot, the NFL 100 Greatest series moves on to NFL 100 Greatest Games, unveiling numbers 100 through 31 in parts 1 and 2. Among the NFL’s greatest games featured in the countdown 100-31 are: • 2006 Week 6 – Bears vs. Cardinals; Denny Green states, “We let ‘em off the hook!” • 1982 Super Bowl XVII – Dolphins vs. Redskins with “John Riggins Run for The Ages” • 1972 NFC Divisional Playoffs – Roger Staubach lead the Cowboys to victory over the 49ers despite a 15-point deficit in the 4th quarter • 1988 NFC Divisional Playoff – Eagles vs. Bears "The Fog Bowl" • 1966 Super Bowl I – Chiefs vs. Packers "The First AFL-NFL World Championship Game" • 2006 Week 3 – Falcons vs. Saints "Rebirth" • 1994 Week 13 – Dolphins vs. Jets "Marino's Fake Spike" • 2002 NFC Wild Card Playoff – Giants vs. 49ers "One Wild Finish" • 1980 Week 15 – Browns vs. Vikings "Miracle at the Met" • 1992 NFC Championship Game – Cowboys vs. 49ers "Changing of the Guard" Following NFL 100 Greatest Games is the premiere of NFL 100 Roundtables. This series of eight half-hour specials will feature some of the greatest to play the game together by positions. Each group will share stories and memories, dive into what made their careers so legendary, and share what they see in the future for the NFL. At 10:00 PM ET, “The Running Backs” edition of NFL 100 Roundtables features a gathering of legends including Larry Csonka, Eric Dickerson, Adrian Peterson, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson, followed by a compelling conversation amongst “The Linebackers,” Harry Carson, Willie Lanier, Ray Lewis, Mike Singletary and Lawrence Taylor at 10:30 PM ET. Below are select clips from “The Running Backs” and “The Linebackers”: The Running Backs • Adrian Peterson shares his “welcome to the NFL” moment playing against the Bears as a rookie: https://f.io/KGcOtKYY • Eric Dickerson looks back at his career at running back and breaking the single season rushing record: https://f.io/vpCAEX6S • Emmitt Smith discusses the realization of when its time to retire from the game and finding closure: https://f.io/70JAcRtg • LaDainian Tomlinson reflects on his first NFL moment as a rookie, blocking Junior Seau in practice: https://f.io/9KBLSiqT The Linebackers • Lawrence Taylor gets emotional when recalling a pivotal moment in his friendship with teammate Harry Carson: https://f.io/dH3zLqPV • Ray Lewis and Mike Singletary reflect on their player-coach relationship in Baltimore: https://f.io/tiR9zivR • Harry Carson looks back on the Giants’ Super Bowl XXI victory: https://f.io/86HbJ4Dk For the NFL 100 Greatest series, NFL Films conducted more than 400 interviews with celebrities, current NFL stars and Legends. Parts 1 and 2 of NFL 100 Greatest Games features interviews with the following personalities: Troy Aikman Morten Andersen Erin Andrews Bruce Arians Tiki Barber Bobby Bell Roger Bennett Jerome Bettis Danielle Bradberry Derrick Brooks Mark Brunell Joe Buck Nate Burleson Ty Burrell Calais Campbell Pete Carroll Cris Carter Cris Collinsworth Dustin Colquitt Tom Coughlin Michael Davies Vernon Davis Gary Dell'Abate Tony Dungy John Elway Brett Favre Dan Fouts Dwight Freeney Billy Gardell Joe Gibbs Brantley Gilbert Kevin Greene John Harbaugh Kevin Harlan Patricia Heaton Evander Holyfield Michael Irvin O'Shea Jackson Jr. Ron Jaworski Jimmy Johnson Keegan-Michael Key Mina Kimes Peter King Joe Klecko Jerry Kramer Ronnie Lott John Lynch Dan Marino Doug Marrone George R.R. Martin Pat McAfee Virginia McCaskey Hunter McGrady Donovan McNabb Sean McVay Matt Millen Joe Montana Bronco Nagurski Matt Nagy Joe Namath Shaun O’Hara Sean Payton Patrick Peterson Ahmad Rashad Andy Reid Mel Renfro Condoleezza Rice Rob Riggle Tony Romo Mike Rucker Deion Sanders Shannon Sharpe Emmitt Smith Steve Smith Sr. Dan Soder Holly Sonders Eric Stonestreet Jerry Springer Roger Staubach Michael Strahan Marc Summers Lynn Swann Nick Swardson Zac Taylor Joe Theismann Charles Tillman Mike Tirico Brian Urlacher Gary Vaynerchuk Michael Vick Bobby Wagner Donnie Wahlberg Kurt Warner Ed Werder Doug Williams Russell Wilson Jack Youngblood For NFL 100 Greatest, NFL and the Associated Press (AP) elected the “100 Greatest” across five categories – Plays, Games, Characters, Game Changers and Teams. The 80-person blue- ribbon panel was comprised of experts selected by the AP and NFL Media. Friday nights are home to the slate of NFL 100 original programming on NFL Network this season. Parts 3 and 4 of NFL 100 Greatest Games continues Friday, October 4 at 8:00 PM ET, followed by defensive line and tight end editions of NFL 100 Roundtables at 10:00 PM ET. As the official site for all things NFL 100, NFL.com/100 is the primary destination to stay up to speed with all the initiatives, activities and content happening across the league and at the club level. Additionally, NFL.com/100Greatest offers a companion experience to the series where fans will be able to relive their favorite moments from the show with clips and bonus content from the celebrities and influencers who shared their favorite NFL memories from the series. ABOUT NFL MEDIA NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, the NFL app and NFL RedZone. Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. 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