NFL Network skips Walt Anderson segment on pregame show for Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The NFL Network's Sunday pregame show for Week 2 did not feature officiating analyst Walt Anderson. This change is part of the ongoing integration with ESPN. Last week, Anderson addressed a late-game clock issue from the Western Michigan-Michigan game. His absence this week was noted as many sought clarification on new rules, particularly one applied during the Saints-Lions game. As of now, it remains unclear when Anderson will appear next.
- •Walt Anderson did not appear on NFL Network's Week 2 pregame show.
- •Anderson's role is now variable, used 'as needed'.
- •He discussed officiating issues in last week's segment.
- •There were calls for clarification on a controversial rule from Week 1.
- •NFL Network's pregame format continues to adapt with ESPN integration.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Network pregame skips the Walt Anderson segment
"As the ESPN and NFL Network integration continues, there has been one noticeable change to the NFLN Sunday pregame show.
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