[17][18] Following positive reception from media and fans, Nickelodeon announced that the simulcast would return for a Wild Card game during the 2021–22 NFL playoffs between the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys.

[19] In May 2023, Nickelodeon announced that the simulcast would return for a second consecutive Christmas game during the 2023 NFL season between the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs.

During the week leading up to the game, Madden NFL 21's "The Yard" mode was updated with SpongeBob SquarePants themed content, including a Bikini Bottom-themed "reef-top" stadium, and SpongeBob-themed modifiers.

Nickelodeon in correlation with the National Football League, also launched a website with sports betting-like elements such as free-to-play games and risk-free gambling.

The NFL Nick Play website also featured the ability to collect SpongeBob SquarePants and The Loud House-themed content via QR codes.

[39] Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller was originally supposed to host The SpongeBob SportsPants Countdown Special instead of Nate Burleson, but was not present.

[55] On December 16, 2021, Nickelodeon announced[56] that Noah Eagle,[57][58] Nate Burleson, and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green[59][60] would once again call the channel's NFL Wild Card playoff game telecast, which featured the eighth postseason meeting[61][62] between the San Francisco 49ers[63] and Dallas Cowboys.

[67] San Francisco tight end George Kittle was heard over an open microphone saying "fuck" late in the second quarter, repeating Cordarrelle Patterson's incident in the previous year's broadcast.

It was also announced that Gilmer would return as sideline reporter and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke) would offer live commentary during the game.

[21][77][78][79][80] Billed as Super Bowl LVIII: Live from Bikini Bottom, the broadcast featured new augmented reality effects with a SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

[22] After the Wild Card schedule was set, CBS announced that the simulcast would air for the Los Angeles Chargers-Houston Texans game on January 11, 2025.

[89][90] Noah Eagle did not return for this iteration, with Burleson instead sharing a three-man booth with SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, while Sandy Cheeks and Dylan Schefter served as sideline reporters.

An exclusive preview of Henry Danger: The Movie aired during halftime, and the first episode of the then-new Nickelodeon series The Thundermans: Undercover served as the lead-out.

[105] While Noah Eagle was tasked with describing the play-by-play action, and Nate Burleson was there to break down[106] the more complicated aspects of football into understandable terms,[107] 15 year old Gabrielle Nevaeh Green was there to offer insights[108] and asks questions as a stand-in for young viewers unfamiliar with the sport.

[112] The Christmas Day 2022 telecast also featured live commentary by actor Bill Fagerbakke in character as Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants.

[125] Not only that, but Nickelodeon also put important team relationships in terms they feel their audience can understand such as Drew Brees and Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints and SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star.

[126] Nickelodeon even put up a graphic depicting Patrick Star "trolling" Bears wide receiver Javon Wims after he dropped the ball that would've resulted in a wide-open touchdown.

Nickelodeon's broadcast also featured pixelated halftime highlights that were presented in an all block graphic[147] style similar to the video game Minecraft.

[148][149] For Nickelodeon's second live NFL telecast on January 16, 2022, the network introduced a real-time, augmented reality graphic of a giant slime monster, which would periodically pop up behind the defense.

And instead of the Minecraft-like "Blockie" characters used to simulate actual formations and routes, three-dimensional models based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was used during highlights.

Nickelodeon's version of the "Manningcast" featured Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders talking to SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star.

[156] For Nickelodeon's third live NFL telecast on December 25, 2022, the network partnered with Silver Spoon for on-screen Christmas graphics, which included slime, snow, and presents being shot out of cannons, a Yeti, and Santa Claus running routes.

The customary Nickelodeon graphics also returned, including cartoon characters being beamed on the field, and the Nick blimp flying over SoFi Stadium.

[180] According to a poll conducted by Morning Consult, more than 70% of parents said they would watch a game like that with kids after showing them a one-minute clip of highlights to give them a sense of Nickelodeon's broadcast.

[181] Reaction on social media to Nickelodeon's telecast of the Chicago Bears-New Orleans Saints playoff game on January 11 was mostly positive,[182] with the non-targeted adult audience applauding the fun the network was having.

[citation needed] Phil Rosenthal of the Chicago Tribune wrote that as an alternative to CBS' standard coverage with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo[183] on the call, Nickelodeon did a nice job helping educate youngsters about pro football and brighten a not-so-exciting playoff game between the Saints and Bears.

As for the commentating crew, Rosenthal said that Nickelodeon stars Lex Lumpkin and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green were good company and sweetly genuine despite their scripted material being hit or miss.

[186][187] The announcement of Nickelodeon broadcasting its first-ever NFL game was not without skepticism and concern, especially in regards to how or if the network would confront the realities of playing such a brutal sport and the risks of sustaining brain trauma for its young audience.

"[189][190] in reaction to analyst Nate Burleson comparing New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill hitting his head to scraping your knee at recess.

[193] Praveen Nair of the UCSD Guardian said that it was frustrating that the Nickelodeon broadcast cut to the commentators for the couple minutes after Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller was ejected for punching Saints safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson in the face without explaining what was happening on the field.