James Lofton is the lead game analyst for Westwood One’s coverage of Sunday Night Football. 2016 marks his eighth straight year in that role.
Lofton joined the network in 2000, but left for coaching stints with the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders for seven years before returning in 2009. His previous broadcast stints included both CNN and NBC Sports.
James was the No. 1 draft pick of the Green Bay Packers in 1978, beginning a long career as an NFL wide receiver. In 16 seasons playing for Green Bay, the Los Angeles Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles, Lofton caught 764 passes for 14,004 yards, which was the most in NFL history at the time of his retirement. In 13 playoff games, Lofton caught 41 passes for 759 yards and eight touchdowns, including a seven-reception game in Super Bowl XXVI. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
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1 Day to Sunday: Coaches, QBs, HOF and more
Scott Graham and Pro Football Hall of Famer James Lofton are your guides as we close the book on the week leading up to Super Bowl LIV. We check in with the coaches, Andy Reid and Kyle… Read More »
NFC Divisional Highlights: Packers edge Seahawks 28-23
GREEN BAY, WI – After jumping out to a 21-3 first half lead, the Green Bay Packers held off a second-half comeback attempt from the Seattle Seahawks to win 28-23 on Sunday evening. Packers running back Aaron Jones ran for two first half touchdowns and quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Bills beat Cowboys 26-15
ARLINGTON, TX – The Buffalo Bills improved to 9-3 on the season with a 26-15 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Among the key plays was a reverse option pass that saw wide receiver John Brown connect with running back Devin Singletary for a touchdown pass. John Sadak and… Read More »
MNF Highlights: Packers rally past Lions for 23-22 win
GREEN BAY, WI – Aaron Rodgers led the comeback as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 23-22 on Monday night at Lambeau Field. Mason Crosby’s short field goal as time expired gave Green Bay the win, but it was a few penalties called down the stretch that will… Read More »
MNF Highlights: Lutz boots Saints to 30-28 win over Texans
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Wil Lutz hit a career-long 58-yard field goal as time expired to give the New Orleans Saints a thrilling 30-28 win over the Houston Texans on Monday night. Deshaun Watson had connected with Kenny Stills to put the Texans up only seconds earlier, but Drew Brees… Read More »
NFC Divisional Highlights: Saints rally past Eagles 20-14
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The New Orleans Saints rattled off 20 unanswered points to rally from an early deficit on Sunday at the Superdome and defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 in an NFC Divisional Round matchup. Drew Brees connected with Michael Thomas late in the third quarter for the go-ahead… Read More »
NFC Wild Card Highlights: Eagles hold off Bears on late missed FG
CHICAGO, IL – The defending champions are still alive, as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Chicago Bears 16-15 on Sunday in an NFC Wild Card matchup at Soldier Field. Nick Foles’ touchdown pass to Golden Tate gave Philadelphia the lead and Cody Parkey’s missed 43-yard field goal with seconds remaining… Read More »
