Published 3/31/2008
by Mark Maske
at Mark Maske's NFL Insider
PALM BEACH, Fla.--The NFL announced its slate of featured games on the opening weekend of next season. The Chicago Bears will play at Indianapolis on Sept. 7 at 8:15 p.m. on NBC in the first Sunday night game of the season. It will be the first regular season game in the Colts' new facility, Lucas Oil Stadium. There will be a Monday night doubleheader on ESPN on Sept. 8, with Minnesota at Green Bay...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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