Veteran broadcaster Mike Tirico was absent from the Sunday Night Football broadcast on November 8, with Noah Eagle stepping in to handle play-by-play duties. The Sporting News reported the change on November 9, 2026.
Tirico, who has been a staple of NBC's prime-time NFL coverage, did not appear on the telecast. Eagle, a rising voice in sports broadcasting, took over the lead play-by-play role for the evening's game.
No specific reason for Tirico's absence was immediately disclosed. Eagle has previously filled in on various NBC Sports assignments and has called college football and basketball games for the network.
