Sop & CSurfing are most likely experiencing their heavy load ever. Also, don't be surprised if this is the beginning of the end for them.
This is a "statement game" for the NFL network, and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if they go after these networks.
p.s. Directv isn't all that great out here. We may get the NFL network, but we don't get The Mountain, which had most Air Force & Colo State games this year.