When the NFL plays on Thanksgiving later this month, it will be the first time the league does so since John Madden died last year. Therefore, the league wanted to make sure it honored Madden during the games.
The NFL announced the inaugural “John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration,” as CBS, Fox and NBC will create individual segments to honor Madden that will be aired during each game. This season, CBS will broadcast Bills vs. Lions, Fox has Giants vs. Cowboys and NBC will host Patriots vs. Vikings on Thanksgiving day.
Each game will also feature a “Madden Player of the Game,” as the best player in each game will get $10,000 towards their choice of high school football programs.