Ellington

Isn't it great to have real referees, instead of replacement refs? Oh wait—you mean the real refs blew a call in the first game of year that might have cost a team a win?

Thursday, Sept 12

NFL (7-11 p.m., NFL Network): New York Jets and New England Patriots face off to start week two.

Friday, Sept. 13

College football (7-10 p.m., ESPN): Air Force travels to the Smurf Turf to play Boise State in the opening conference game for the Broncos.

Saturday, Sept. 14

College football (2:30-6 p.m., CBS): Alabama looks to avenge their only loss from last season against reigning Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel and Texas A&M. ... College football (6-9 p.m., ESPN 2): Mississippi State opens SEC play against Auburn.

Sunday, Sept. 15

NFL (3-6 p.m., Fox): The New Orleans Saints already have the only win in the NFC South this season. They can go 2-0 in their division with a win over Tampa Bay this week.

Monday, Sept. 16

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): The aging Pittsburgh Steelers look for their first win on the road against the up-and-coming young Cincinnati Bengals.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

Poker (8-10 p.m., ESPN): After a wild weekend of football, check out day five of the 2013 World Series of Poker.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

MLB (9 p.m.-12 a.m., ESPN): The national League West-leading LA Dodgers look to add to their division lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are trying to stay in the wild card race.