NBC uses ESPN’s NFL Primetime music during Giants-Commanders highlights

During Football Night in America on October 12, NBC aired highlights of the tie between the New York Giants and Washington Commanders, accompanied by the distinctive ESPN ‘NFL Primetime’ music. This music, originally associated with the show from 1987 to 2005, is licensed from the FirstCom Music label. NBC's use of the iconic track reflects its accessibility to networks that pay the appropriate licensing fees, a factor that has led to its resurgence in NFL highlight packages. The nostalgic track is part of recent broadcasts, as NFL Primetime has also reappeared in a streaming format on ESPN Unlimited featuring familiar personalities.

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