Last year there was NFL coverage on Freeview and an article on Stuff stating TVNZ were looking to secure more free to air rights for NFL and other sports.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/72126364/TVNZ-to-show-NFL-chase-more-sports-rights
I've found no info about the upcoming season and was wondering if anyone has heard any chatter about it?