Simpsons-Themed Broadcast Locks Bengals vs. Cowboys on Monday Night Football
ESPN is unable to change the Week 14 lineup due to the pre-planned Simpsons alternate broadcast.
- The Bengals-Cowboys game on December 9 remains in the Monday Night Football slot despite both teams having losing records.
- ESPN and Disney have prepared a Simpsons-themed alternate broadcast, featuring animated characters from the show as coaches.
- Production work, including drawings and voiceovers, is already completed, making it impossible to change the game's schedule.
- The alternate broadcast will air on ESPN+ and Disney+, with appearances from Simpsons voice actors and ESPN personalities.
- The traditional broadcast will still be available on ESPN and ABC, alongside the animated presentation.