Social Media Reacts Favorably to NFL Broadcast on Nickelodeon

The NFL is currently broadcasting its first ever game on Nickelodeon, and the untraditional broadcast has been met with favorable reviews.

"Our game plan is to make sure the NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon definitely lives up to its name by infusing the telecast with Nick's sensibility of surprise and fun at almost every turn. We're incredibly proud to team up with CBS Sports and the NFL to elevate the thrill of this game for kids and families to enjoy together," said Brian Robbins, president of ViacomCBS Kids & Family Entertainment.

Vito finally has a new career path to get into broadcasting! The funky broadcasts @VitoJerome https://t.co/mDxODKCNIo
— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) January 10, 2021

According to SB Nation, "There’s a bell curve to how much this kind of presentation works. If you know nothing about football it’s perfect. If you’re semi-knowledgable and want to know a little more, then you’re not going to learn much. If you’re a veteran football watcher and gain little from a traditional broadcast, then why not watch something that’s based on pure fun?"

Here is a sample of the reaction online to the Bears-Saints game on Nickelodeon.

The Lions should play on Nickelodeon every Sunday.
— harold adkins (@harolda70161201) January 10, 2021

Nate and Noah are just more enjoyable to listen to than Nantz and Romo and it’s actually embarrassing
— Eric (@TheRic22) January 10, 2021

I see enough normal football. The Nickelodeon broadcast is dope and the slime line and slime zone are the best thing the NFL has allowed since cable cam.
— SandmanLions (@Sandman7773) January 10, 2021

Nickelodeon. Nate Burleson is awesome!! Perfect for this.
— Gary 🇺🇸 (@BodyByCoors) January 10, 2021

Nick and for some reason I’m enjoying it
— Brandon 〽️• 🦁 (@FireUpUmich) January 10, 2021

Nate Burleson and Noah Eagle have been great explaining things that happen during the game in a way everyone can understand.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) January 10, 2021

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