Al Michaels doesn't sound excited for next 'TNF' matchup

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Al Michaels doesn't sound excited for Bears-Commanders 'TNF' matchup

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 9/29/23

Al Michaels does not appear to be enthused over his next “Thursday Night Football” assignment. It’s hard to blame him given the matchup.

Amazon Prime will broadcast the Chicago Bears taking on the Washington Commanders next Thursday. Michaels, as the TNF play-by-play announcer, was made to introduce the contest during the broadcast of the Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers contest on Thursday night.

“Off to the nation’s capital next week. Bears-Commanders on ‘Thursday Night Football,'” said Michaels, followed by a palpable silence.

Al Michaels doesn't have a whole lot to say on the Bears-Commanders Thursday Night Football promo. #TNF pic.twitter.com/eMd101dTdJ

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) September 29, 2023

It’s a far cry from Michaels’ stance before the season, wherein he appeared genuinely excited about the “Thursday Night Football” slate this season.

In all fairness to the Commanders, they are 2-1 to start off the season. They just don’t carry as much name power as some other marquee franchises with star quarterbacks. The Bears, however, have been putrid to begin the campaign. '

At least Michaels doesn’t have to serve as the play-by-play man for the Bears’ Week 4 game that has left some fans feeling a mix of fear and disgust.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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