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Our family is enjoying thanksgiving and are all here and agree that is extremely unreasonable of the nfl to charge consumers to enjoy a national sport, which historically was family entertainment and costs incorporated under basic network tv and/or cable.

Sitting around the fire after dinner and watching football with family was enjoyable growing up. Tonight could not watch the denver / kansas game after eating and are watching some other program. For years this has been part of our holiday and today we were told by our brighthouse representative that they would not subject their customers to such costs and would not promote some nfl package and thursday night extra deal. We all agree and are outraged at the nfl and the monetary benefits they want to gain from consumers on something that should be included at no charge.

Our cable bill today is $175 per month, which is $2100 a year. Now, do you think that it is unreasonable for a customer of any cable company to ask that these games be included at no charge. I am really disappointed in the nfl. The change in business strategy from decades ago up to this date. The nfl does not realize what they are taking away from our young adolescent viewers, parents, consumers, sports fans, etc... Including but not limited to the happiness that have taken away and what we as customers really perceive them as... A greedy giant that wants more money.

Please be the voice for us, we are too small and unless we pull together, they will continue to nickel and dime consumers... It is very sad, especially when I look into the living room and see all the guys in my family upset and the little boys come out in them as if they were just gut punched because they cannot watch a simple game on tv and a game that was once enjoyed and all had a passion for and historical salaries compared to the salaries today clearly show what football has become. Somebody better do something.

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Janet DiCicco
Coraopolis, US
Feb 27, 2024 1:03 am EST
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I love watching NFL football.  I look forward to it.  However, I have been wishing for an option to mute Tony Romo.  He is so obnoxious and it is so distracting while trying to watch the game.  Please bring back Al Michaels and let Tony Romo go!

Thank you.

Janet DiCicco

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Leewdungan
Summertown, US
Feb 18, 2024 6:38 am EST
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I just noticed that the black national anthem will be sang at the Super Bowl. I will not watch it or the Superbowl. I will never watch another NFL game period.

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Seanh2019
York, US
Feb 05, 2024 2:56 am EST
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Ravens got screwed due to refs not calling penalties on chiefs when they were standing right where it happened so I think the refs for the ravens vs. chiefs game need to be fired or suspended

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redneck4ver
Arkansas City, US
Feb 04, 2024 2:54 pm EST

Tony Romo talks to much get rid of him ,i wont even watch the game when he is on and nbo for him for super bowl

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Robert Wagoner
Garland Texas, US
Jan 29, 2024 2:21 am EST
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I am 60 years old and The NFL has finally lost me. I have a collection of over 45 Superbowl hats and I am going to destroy them all if this racist anthem is played at the Superbowl If played I will turn off NFL forever

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used to be a nfl fan
STORY, US
Jan 21, 2024 4:41 pm EST
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Apparently, sheer greed supercedes the importance of fans by limiting access to games by limiting game viewing to paid subscriptions. Shame on you! I'm 78 years old, a lifelong football fan, and already pay for tv. The additional subscription fees are an impossible burden.

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Charles Melloy
, US
Jan 20, 2024 10:45 am EST
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Putting the Saturday night game on a " Must pay for " streaming service is really sticking it to the NFL's loyal fan base. It's a short term gain for you, but a long term disaster for your Platform !

Sincerely, Charles F. Melloy

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David Lord
, US
Jan 20, 2024 7:00 am EST
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I have Starlink for internet and watching Thursdays night football is worthless. It would constantly freeze the picture and the picture quality bad. It is to the point that I cannot watch the games on Amazon prime.

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Rick Parham
, US
Jan 20, 2024 5:37 pm EST
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It appears your company has become too greedy, making football fans subscribe to peacock. I'm done with football

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Irritated fan
, US
Jan 21, 2024 3:17 am EST
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The decision to require a streaming service subscription to see a playoff game is beyond the pale. I would love to see the KC-Maimi game and the commercials but I'm not signing up for streaming services. I hope everyone refuses to submit to this extortion.

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Fanfare
Dimondale, US
Jan 21, 2024 4:58 am EST
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We are very upset that the NFL decided to put the game on streaming Peacock! They usually have it on regular TV, NBC. what a cheap way of making money for sports for your fans to have to pay $5.99 to watch on TV! We are all very pissed off. And no we didn’t pay the $5.99. We will just watch the NBA.

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JJ Mc
USA, US
Jan 21, 2024 3:01 am EST
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Who was the mastermind who put a PLAYOFF gave on streaming service?. i WILL NOT PAY FOR A SERVICE to watch a NFL game period...What's next, the SUPER BOWL! Roger needs to resign !

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Don Hooe
, US
Jan 16, 2024 11:23 pm EST
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Peacock 110 million deal for a playoff game is a [censored]ED UP GREEDY white [censored] thing to do. Instead of paying for [censored]ing PEACOCK. We will be stealing your Miami vs Kansas City playoff game via “STREAM-EAST for FREE”. [censored] off greedy [censored]ing filthy white non athletic [censored].

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Becky Porter Rogers
, US
Jan 14, 2024 2:56 pm EST
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I think it is pretty sorry that you have a playoff game on Peacock. It was bad enough that you had games on Prime during the season. Not everyone has this cab afford a streaming service, but I guess you don't care about the fans.

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Nick Viggianino
Dallas, US
Jan 14, 2024 9:14 pm EST

Why in hell do I need to pay for more streaming services? I already pay for Prime and ESPN. You motherfuckers are so greedy. I am dropping ESPN streaming, and I am done with your corporate-fascist woke [censored]. [censored] YOU! [censored] YOU! [censored] YOU! [censored] YOU! [censored] YOU! [censored] YOU! [censored] YOU!

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Finethereferees
Norborne, US
Jan 08, 2024 3:59 am EST

You need to have a fine system for the referees on plays they call illegally. You have Cameras footage on all of it. The stuff has to stop. Figure it out guys.

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Gary Davidson
Kingston Springs, US
Dec 25, 2023 10:17 am EST
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12-17-23. On going complaint

Please reduce sound of play by play when red zone host is commenting on play. It’s very annoying to listen

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John Rabak
, US
Dec 09, 2023 4:16 pm EST
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How come FOX network broadcast are always poor picture quality? Compared to games on CBS, Amazon, ABC, etc., FOX is clearly an inferior broadcast. I have four OLED TVs and the picture quality is undeniably evident. If they are not able or not willing to broadcast in 4k or even 1080p they should have there broadcast rights removed.

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Merv Emerick
, US
Dec 02, 2023 6:52 am EST
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DAZN is a rip off, I think you owe me about $250.00 refund by giving them my personal information.

You gave DAZN my credit card information Pay Pal, In august they billed me $155.00 for joining when I log on they want another $155.00 and if pay can't I

watch any games . I'm on a fixed income and think i've been [censored]ED by the NFL

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Bruce Kern
, US
Nov 28, 2023 10:00 am EST
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Why are you selling game viewing to outside programmers i.e. Amazon?

NOT everyone has the funds or equipment to get PRIME.

NOT everyone has access to high speed internet.

I pay ENOUGH monthly to my Dish serice!

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justus farnsworth
, US
Nov 27, 2023 4:36 pm EST
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Why are all the Thanksgiving day game all NFC team again . Most years it has been all NFC team and no AFC teams , I am a miami dolphins fan and all the NFC games have almost no impact on my team. My email is finfan400@gmail.com if you would like to contact me. Yours truly Justus Farnsworth

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Dave Chastain
, US
Nov 27, 2023 4:14 pm EST
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I am extremely disappointed that the NFL has decided to continue to support Elon Musk. It’s easy to say you condemn hate speech but another thing to put your money where your mouth is. The NFL is weak. All it cares about is money. And yes I have been a big supporter of the NFL. Extremely disappointed

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Peter O'Malley
, US
Nov 19, 2023 5:07 pm EST
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How about calling a fair game Eagles vs Dallas. Holds not called on eagles. Hands to the face not called. Yet the cowboys are getting called for everything. How can it take two minutes after a play to say defense lined up in neutral zone.

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DJSol
Myrtle Beach, US
Nov 20, 2023 2:19 am EST

Attempted to cancel subscription online numerous times but that part of website always down. Can't access their email

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Michael Nastari
West Linn, US
Nov 20, 2023 12:46 am EST

I’m done watching NFL football on Fox network. Today I was watching the 49er game when they switched programs with 10 minutes left in the 4th. This has happened multiple times in the past. When I commit my time to watch a game, I expect to get the whole game. I suggest you dump Fox in favor of a network that will carry the entire game.

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Washington Redskins
Washington DC, US
Nov 13, 2023 1:52 am EST

The NFL Ref’s need to do a better job. When you have a non-malicious tackle of the QB with the ball and the ref’s call a personal foul it makes it hard to watch the rest of the game.

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nflfan not a swifty
Seattle, US
Nov 04, 2023 4:48 am EDT

Please stop promoting Taylor swift. I get you want more fans but you're going to loose many of us if you keep showing this person who has notjh8ng to fo with football which we all pay large amounts of money to watch

Respect your faithful football fans please

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CJ Neumann
, US
Nov 04, 2023 12:31 pm EDT
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Illegitimate and irresponsible calls against the Green Bay Packers. These officials and your “corporation” should be under litigation.

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PtlRG7090
Shamong, US
Oct 22, 2023 12:55 pm EDT
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Explain the non PI call in the KC vs Vikings game towards the end. Also lets see you wiggle your way out of the KC removing his helmet , not penalized and even being told to put his helmet back on but not flagged. Your pathetic

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Faith Cords
, US
Oct 23, 2023 5:44 am EDT
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Very upset 49ers game was shut off 1.37min left to play...Fox said due to NFL Rules. Well that's. B. S. We r the viewers who pay your fees n u can't wait 1+ minutes to finish a game you jumped right into start of another game..Very upset! Better not happen again!

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gkoeppen
Green bAY, US
Oct 22, 2023 2:37 pm EDT
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The teams have their logos on their shirts in squares with LGBTQ coloring. Get the hell out of political/social issues and just do what the league was started for just play football.

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grinch111
Willes-Barre twp pa 18702, US
Oct 11, 2023 7:56 am EDT
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I love the NFL so much I’m about to lose my house. I was just tired I’m 44 years old with two children. I’m willing to locate anywhere for a job. All I wanna do is be able to support my family and live life. I will work my [censored] off no matter what the job is please consider me my name is Jeffrey Grencavage you can reach me at [protected].

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grinch111
Willes-Barre twp pa 18702, US
Oct 05, 2023 11:36 pm EDT
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Please consider me I’m about to lose my house. I’m about to lose everything. I love the NFL. I’m willing to do anything.

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Russell Bailey
Cocoa Beach, US
Sep 23, 2023 10:03 pm EDT
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been a life long nfl fan. just wanted to watch a football game without having devisive political crap. the unted states of america national anthem is the star-spangled banner. you did the same thing last year and pissed everybody off.

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Gregory Chapman
, US
Aug 19, 2023 3:55 am EDT
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I live in Hawaii. The NFL blocks games that are on the NFL channel and NFL Plus even though the games are not broadcast locally.

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Donald Ney
, US
Feb 22, 2023 12:59 pm EST

Nothing more divisive than a so-called “Black National Anthem”. I thought we were one nation under God.

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Conquergood
Madisonville, US
Feb 21, 2023 2:26 am EST
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I think it was disgraceful that the NFL would have the "black national anthem" song at the super bowl. There is only one national anthem. If you want to be woke, then have a Mexican, Irish, German, Chinese, Japanese and Russian (among other ethnic groups) national anthem all at the same time! NFL is made up of probably 80% blacks! Oppression?

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gary bakken
pequot lakes mn 56472, US
Feb 21, 2023 1:47 am EST

I am an ardent fan of football. The half time show this super bowl was absolutely the worst of all the super bowls since I was a child. The black national anthem was a disgrace to the flag .Her dress was pathetic. It was so disgusting and revolting I changed channels. Big mistake NFL. Gary Bakken Minnesota.

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FAB@fbg
Fredericksburg, US
Feb 19, 2023 7:03 am EST

I think the choice of Riahanna for the half time show was totally inappropriate for the viewing audience. The show was lewd, suggestive, sexual and not for family viewing. I am lodging my complaint!

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Mike Lewis
, US
Feb 04, 2023 8:46 am EST

Not that i care who wins but after watching the officiating in the championship games. These games are not officiated fairly. All america knows how dishonest and corrupt the nfl is! you fix games to make more money. And one day it will all come out.