White to host fantasy radio show; give away TVs

Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White (84) runs after catching a pass as Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) pursues in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Photo: Bob Leverone, AP

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White (84) runs after catching a pass as Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) pursues in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Photo: Bob Leverone, AP

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons wide receiver Roddy White is set to host a fantasy football show called "Going Deep with Roddy White" on SiriusXM throughout the NFL season.

White, who’s been known to speak his from time to time, will host the show on Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on SiriusXM Fanstasy Sports Radio channel, which is available to subscribers on Sirius 210 and XM 87, the SiriusXM app and at SiriusXM.com.

John Hansen will co-host the show with White. They will take calls from listeners and offer advice for drafts, trades, waiver wire moves and other fantasy football matters throughout the season.

"I'm really excited to have my own show on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio," said White, a four-time Pro Bowler who's sent to enter his 11th year in the NFL.  "It's the perfect place for me to connect with people who love fantasy sports as much as I do. I've been playing fantasy football for years.  Just like on the playing field, it's all about winning your matchup every week, and John Hansen and I will help our listeners do that."

White is the Falcons all-time career leader in receptions (765), receiving yards (10,357) and receiving touchdowns (62).  He was named first-team All-Pro in 2010.

In addition to his radio show, White will participate in the a “TDs for TVs” program that allows fans to win televisions.

Anytime that White, San Diego’s Stevie Johnson, Carolina’s Jonathan Stewart or Miami’s Kenny Stills score a touchdown, a VIZIO TV will be award to a fan.

Fans must register for the program.  To get involved, all fans have to do is visit www.VIZIO.com/TDsforTVs to sign up.