Scott Hanson discusses hosting NFL RedZone with a painful injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Scott Hanson described the challenges of hosting NFL RedZone while dealing with a painful rib injury sustained during a skiing accident in late December, likely around 2016. Speaking on the Up & Adams Show on October 30, he shared that the injury affected his sleep and led to changes in his routine. For years, Hanson had not taken a bathroom break during the show, but the injury forced him to break that streak. Despite the pain and challenges, he continues to deliver his live broadcast every Sunday from 1 PM to 8 PM EST without interruptions.
- •Hanson has hosted RedZone since 2009 without a commercial break.
- •He sustained a rib injury while skiing with friends in December.
- •His injury disrupted his sleep and routine before broadcasts.
- •The injury ended a streak of never taking a bathroom break on the show.
- •Hanson continues to broadcast every Sunday despite his challenges.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — “I Wasn’t Sleeping at Night”: Scott Hanson Recalls Hosting NFL RedZone With a Painful Injury
"Scott Hanson works alone for about seven hours every Sunday, moving between games without a commercial break. Hanson has now spoken about doing that job while managing a painful injury, including how it disrupted his sleep during the week and what it took to stay on air.
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