Probably more likely, at least with regard to Channel 5, a strong business decision. Programming about the NE Patriots attracts a far more rewarding demographic. Just look at what it is on up-against: the venerated political talk-fest Face the Nation, and Endurance: Tehacapi (a children's version of Survivor). There are an awful lot of old-fashioned guys who will be looking for something to watch while their wives are cooking Christmas dinner!