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When Will Networks Realize the Role of the Television Rules Analyst Needs to Change?

Football rules analysts just keep getting worse and worse at their jobs.

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Prime Video Makes Decision on Lead NFL Play-By-Play Voice for 2026

Legendary broadcaster will return.

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The voice of prime time football: Al Michaels is still going strong at 40 years of calling NFL games

Al Michaels has reached a remarkable milestone in his broadcasting career, marking 40 years as the play-by-play announcer for the NFL’s primetime games

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Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit Discuss Puka Nacua’s Controversial Comments During ‘TNF'

Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit discussed Puka Nacua’s controversial comments. Vaguely.

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Traina Thoughts Mailbag: Drew Brees Evaluation, NFL Flex Scheduling and More

How has Drew Brees fared after three weeks as a Fox NFL analyst?

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Prime Announcers Needed Convincing After Replay Robbed Lions of Dak Prescott Safety

The Lions were robbed of a safety by instant replay.

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Six Weird NFL Plays That Rival Giants’ Younghoe Koo’s Very Bad Field Goal Try

Here are six of the weirdest plays in the 2025 season in the wake of Koo's disastrous field goal attempt for the Giants.

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College Hoops Broadcaster Has Amazing Meltdown Over Bad Call by Refs

Creighton play-by-play caller Josh Bishop had no trouble ripping referees to shreds after a questionable foul call.

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This Is One of the Best Sports Betting Meltdowns of the Season

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski’s decision to punt from the Raiders’ 29-yard-line had a massive impact in the gambling world.

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Stephen A. Smith’s Tirade Against Drake Maye Was Pathetic

The ‘First Take’ host called the Patriots quarterback a ‘liar’ because he isn’t familiar with the show’s cast.

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SEC Dominates List of Most-Watched College Football Teams

ESPN’s SEC package is paying off in a major way when it comes to ratings.

Sports Illustrated

Al Michaels Says He’d Like To Return To ‘Thursday Night Football’ Next Season

Legendary Prime Video play-by-play caller would like to continue.

Sports Illustrated

Prime’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ Coverage of Drake Maye Was Downright Giddy

Al Michaels even praised the way Maye points in the huddle.

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Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit Compared Broncos-Raiders to Sad Horse Race

The highlight of ‘Thursday Night Football’ was when it was over.

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Al Michaels Was Not Holding Back on Thursday Night

The Prime Video play-by-play caller seemed amused by the over/under, while perturbed by the NFL.

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Al Michaels Offers Strange Correction After Saying NFL 'Wants to Take My Lunch Away'

Did a kick weeks ago hit a wire or was it an optical illusion?

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Kirk Herbstreit Rips Carson Wentz for Emotional Sideline Behavior During Loss

Kirk Herbstreit wanted an injured Carson Wentz to act like an alpha and hold his emotion in.

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Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit Couldn't Handle Joe Flacco’s Shocked Reaction to Drop

Joe Flacco had a hilarious shocked reaction to a Ja’Marr Chase drop and the Amazon broadcast loved it.

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Al Michaels Suggests Mac Jones Is Creating a 49ers QB Controversy vs. Brock Purdy

The legendary broadcaster decided to stir the pot in the Bay Area.

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Al Michaels Critical of NFL Taunting Rules: ‘They’ve Turned It Into a Felony'

Al Michaels is not a fan of the 15-yard taunting penalty.

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Al Michaels Unimpressed by Muscular Packers Fan Going Topless in September

Muscular fan delights Al and Kirk on Thursday Night Football.

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Random NFL Broadcasting Thoughts to Kick Off the 2025 Season

Who are the best announcers? Who are the most intriguing or underrated?

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The 2000 NFL Season Was a Strange Year Wedged Between Two Eras

Two middling offenses reached the Super Bowl, teams were still learning to handle free agency and a comedian called Monday Night Football.

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Al Michaels Makes His Thoughts on Retirement 'Farewell Tour' Perfectly Clear

Michaels says a farewell tour would be "embarrassing"

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Ranking the 10 Best Announcer Calls From 2024 Football Season

Here are Sports Illustrated's best 10 moments in the broadcast booth across college football and the NFL in 2024.

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