On February 5, 2014, it was announced that CBS would air eight, early-season Thursday night games during the 2014 NFL season in simulcast with NFL Network, with the remainder airing on NFL Network exclusively. While NFL Network hosts will still handle pre-game, halftime, and post-game coverage, CBS's team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms will handle commentary for the games, and CBS Sports will produce all of the games in the package.