The move by the NFL to exclusively air this weekend's game between the New England Patriots and New York Giants on their own NFL network, which reaches only 40% of US households, was met with much criticism and frustration. With a win this weekend, the Patriots would become the first team to go undefeated in a 16-game season (the Dolphins did it in the 14-game '72 season).

Now it looks like pressure from Washington has changed their mind and suddenly the game is airing on NFL Network and both NBC and CBS. Of course, several local affiliates to the two teams had already negotiated exclusive rights to the game and sold ads at inflated rates, so they can't be too happy about having to share the game now with CBS and NBC.

This Monday night marks the final airing of Monday Night Football on ABC. As was announced a few months ago, MNF moves to ESPN starting with the 2006 NFL season. However, ABC is planning on pulling out all the stops for the final telecast. Joining current hosts Al Michaels and John Madden are former hosts Frank Gifford and Don Meredith. Gifford and Meredith will not appear live, but will highlight some of the biggest moments from MNF past in numerous taped segments. Over the years. MNF has had numerous hosts from both the sports and entertainment fields including OJ Simpson, Joe Namath, and Dennis Miller. The final match-up between the Patriots and Jets airs this Monday night at 9pm ET.