RedZone subscribers probably haven’t seen the last of the commercials following the surprising display of ads during the patented “Seven hours of commercial-free football” last weekend.
This Sunday, host Scott Hanson implied that there would be more ads as he failed to mention the “commercial-free” part when he started the show, telling viewers, “Seven hours of RedZone football starts now.”
According to a report from Front Office Sports, NFL Network hasn’t decided on whether or not the ads will return.
“NFL Network remains “undecided” on whether it will employ RedZone ads in the future, said a source with knowledge of the league’s strategy,” the publication noted. “That means the league could test the double-box ads again during Weeks 17 and 18. Or wait until the 2025 regular season, then bring them in more widely.”
Scott Hanson Apologized For His Mistake On RedZone
While no ads popped up on Sunday, Hanson was not ready to take any chances this time around. He apologized for his decision to use the phrase last weekend in a video on Friday.
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“I just want to take a quick second and apologize for using the commercial-free catchphrase at the top of last show,” the longtime host said. “I was conflicted about it beforehand. I had a tough decision to make. I made the wrong decision. And I’m sorry.”
