NBC Sports and Peacock are teaming up once again with the NFL, EA Sports and Genius Sports for the EA Sports Madden NFL Cast, returning this year in primetime on Thanksgiving night. The Baltimore Ravens will host the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium with the matchup streaming exclusively on Peacock tomorrow, November 27 at 8:00 PM ET.
The broadcast blends the feel of live football with the look and strategy of Madden NFL 26. Viewers will see animated overlays, real-time player ratings, route trees, play cards and other elements that mirror the video game style. This season, the main camera angle shifts to the hi-sky view positioned behind the quarterback, the perspective most familiar to Madden players, giving the stream more of an in-game feel and a deeper look at play development.
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Fans tuning in can grab a limited-time Madden NFL Cast Ultimate Team Pack for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, featuring two 89 OVR players, one from the Ravens and one from the Bengals, by simply scanning the QR code during the stream and logging in with their EA account. The offer will run through 11:59 PM ET tomorrow.
The commentary team includes three-time All-Pro defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, joining returning hosts Paul Burmeister from NBC Sports on play-by-play and former NFL quarterback and Madden NFL expert Kurt Benkert, who will help break down play options using the graphic overlays. Chad Johnson, six-time Bengals Pro Bowler, returns as the “ratings adjuster,” making real-time player rating tweaks alongside reporter Kay Adams from the stadium.
Published: Nov 26, 2025 09:01 pm