NBC Sports play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico will not call Sunday night's NFL game in Chicago due to a health issue, the network announced. The Associated Press reported the news on November 8, 2026.
Tirico, who has been NBC's lead voice for Sunday Night Football since 2018, was scheduled to be in the broadcast booth for the prime-time matchup at Soldier Field. The network has not disclosed the specific nature of the health concern or named a replacement announcer for the game.
The veteran broadcaster has been a staple of NBC's NFL coverage and also hosts the network's Olympic and Kentucky Derby broadcasts. His absence marks a rare change for the Sunday Night Football production team.
