J.J. Watt praises NBC for 'fantastic' change to player introductions

J.J. Watt, who calls NFL games for CBS, applauded NBC for a tweak to its player introductions on Wednesday night.
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NBC makes notable change to NFL broadcast after Cris Collinsworth's $130M business move

NBC has altered its approach to player introductions for its 2026 Sunday Night Football production after commentator Cris Collinsworth's offseason sale of PFF

FOOTBALL IS BACK! NBC SPORTS OPENS NFL SEASON TOMORROW WED., SEPT. 9, WITH PATRIOTS-SEAHAWKS SUPER BOWL REMATCH IN NFL KICKOFF GAME & COWBOYS ...

Mike Tomlin Makes NBC Sports Regular Season Debut on Football Night in America Before Patriots-Seahawks Tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. ET; Tomlin Speaks with Former Head Coaching Rival John H

‘Fantastic Development,’ ‘Thank God’ — J.J. Watt, NFL World React to NBC Removing PFF Grades From Broadcasts

The 2026 NFL season is beginning with a unique Wednesday Night game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of Super Bowl 60. It was already a wildly exciting time for the fans as things kicked off at Lumen Field.
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Patriots-Seahawks referee talks directly to live NBC TV audience as he makes major broadcasting mistake

A REFEREE during the New England Patriots-Seattle Seahawks game comically spoke directly to the NBC audience during a TV error. The sequence took place early during the Seahawks’ 13-10

NOTES & QUOTES FROM SPECIAL 2026 NFL KICKOFF EDITION OF FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA ON NBC AND PEACOCK

Hunger can be satisfied, but (being) driven is like a tapeworm. And you want to do business with driven people.” – Mike Tomlin

Could jet lag decide the NFL’s first game in Australia?

It’s an unprecedented NFL showdown; the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams facing off in Australia. Both teams are taking dramatically different approaches to combat the jet lag. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer takes a closer look.

‘Get Mike Tomlin Off My Television Screen,’ ‘Great Addition’ — NFL Fans Divided on Super Bowl HC’s Broadcasting Pivot With NBC

The 2026 NFL season has a unique Wednesday Night start with a Super Bowl rematch as the New England Patriots try to get some measure of revenge on the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. The special broadcast on NBC has fans excited about the start of a new NFL season.