Monday Night Football (MNF) has been an institution in American sports for 40
years now."
There's something special about Monday Night Football and it has
become equally popular with players and fans alike. Teams are featured in MNF
games based partially on their success during the previous season. The format is
designed to reward team performance and give the stars TV time. Naturally, the
ESPN network also gives precedence to teams with a large national fan base, so
big name teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders and
Pittsburgh Steelers, usually feature. A team can feature for a maximum of three
times per season.
MNF also holds some broadcasting records. The October 23, 2006 telecast of
the New York Giants-Dallas Cowboys drew a massive 16,028,000 viewers (12.8
rating), only to be eclipsed by the December 3, 2007 instalment when 17.5
million people watched the undefeated New England Patriots defeat the Baltimore
Ravens, Monday Night Football holds eight of the ten biggest cable audiences in
history.
The kickoff MNF production features two games to capitalize on fan interest,
and the ESPN analysts Tirico, Jaworski and new addition former head coach Gruden.
It comes as little surprise that Monday Night Football Betting is one
of the most popular pastimes for sports betting fans and has become a favorite
pastime with fans of the game and recreational bettors. We will be focusing our
previews in the 2010 NFL season on MNF, and bring you our Monday Night Football
Betting Preview each week during the regular season. These will be updated in
the week leading up to each game with the latest odds from various bookies as
well as team news, offering you a resource to assist in making your betting
decisions.
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