Al Michaels on 2025 NFL Season, Commanders vs. Packers, and Sports Franchise Valuations

Thursday Night Football Preview

• 🏈 Al Michaels previews the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders, calling it the second-best game of the week after the Super Bowl rematch.
• 🎯 He highlights the Commanders' strong performance last year with 12 wins and their NFC Championship game appearance, alongside the Packers' impressive win against the Lions.
• 🚀 Michaels expresses excitement for the game, noting the high energy in Green Bay and the potential for a thrilling contest.

2025 NFL Season Outlook

• 🗓️ Michaels believes the upcoming Thursday Night Football schedule is the best ever for Amazon, NFL Network, and Fox, based on the initial matchups.
• 🌟 Key games mentioned include Dolphins vs. Bills, Eagles vs. Giants (featuring Saquon Barkley's return), Steelers vs. Bengals, Ravens vs. Miami, and the Black Friday game between the Bears and Eagles.
• 📈 He acknowledges that schedules change but is optimistic about the overall slate before the season begins.

Stock Market Insights

• 💡 Al Michaels confirms he still holds his eBay stock, purchased live during a previous segment.
• 🏠 Josh Brown recommends Home Depot (HD), citing its potential for a "monster breakout" and its completion of a bullish cup and handle formation.
• 💰 Brown explains that Home Depot stands to gain significantly from falling 30-year mortgage rates, which would boost existing home sales.
• 📈 Michaels reveals he has owned Home Depot stock since Arthur Blank ran the company and has added to his position based on Brown's recommendation.

Sports Franchise Valuations

• 💰 Michaels marvels at the skyrocketing valuations of sports franchises, recalling Jerry Jones buying the Cowboys for $140 million when they are now worth $12.5 billion.
• ⚾ He contrasts this with the San Francisco Giants selling for $8 million in 1975, emphasizing the dramatic increase in value.
• 📺 The surge in valuations is attributed to media rights and increased accessibility costs for fans, making sports franchises a lucrative investment.
• 📈 Michaels notes that companies like Amazon entering the sports media landscape further contribute to these rising values.