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NBC Sports' Cris Collinsworth and Titans coach Brian Callahan see the same red flags with QBs in the Tennessee Vols' offense

NBC Sports announcer Cris Collinsworth suggested on Thursday night during the Hall of Fame game between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers that former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker is having to learn how to anticipate throws in the NFL because of the offensive system he played in at UT.

NFL News / The Spun / July 31

Cris Collinsworth Gets Ripped For Hall Of Fame Game Performance

The NFL season unofficially kicked off Thursday with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. NBC's Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth were in the booth to call this exhibition between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 2

Stat of the Jay: Collinsworth's Rookie Feat Was - and Remains - Rare Among NFL Wide Receivers

CINCINNATI – In 1981 when Cris Collinsworth was a rookie, NFL teams had 14,508 rushing attempts and 14,180 passing attempts. In the 43 seasons since, there has been only one season with more rushing attempts than passing attempts, which was 1983 with 14,047 passing and 14,211 rushing.

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The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the record holders for passing touchdowns in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 4,500-passing yard seasons' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

Cris Collinsworth Mock Draft has Miami Selecting…

Cris Collinsworth of PFF and NBC Sports put out his mock draft this morning, and he has Miami addressing the offensive line in Round 1. “I stayed with the offensive line.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season

The impact of NFL head coaches is arguably greater than any other major US sport. Heading into the 2025 season, these are the best head coaches ranked from first to worst.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Cris Collinsworth Issues High Praise for Mizzou WR Ahead of NFL Draft

Cris Collinsworth knows a thing or two about wide receivers. After all, he was a three-time pro bowler during his eight-year NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals. Now an analyst for NBC's Sunday Night Football and majority owner of Pro Football Focus, Collinsworth recently weighed in on Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / April 20

Cris Collinsworth Has Major Prediction for Titans' Likely No. 1 Pick

The Tennessee Titans' number one selection of Miami's Cam Ward is all but cemented at the top of this year's draft. After weeks of back and forth entering

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 19

2025 NFL Draft: Commentator Leans on Chiefs Adding Protection

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than a week away. With the first round starting on April 24th in Green Bay, fans and executives are gearing up to figure out who they're beloved team will invest in for their future.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Cris Collinsworth Reveals His Favorite Wide Receiver in NFL Draft Without Hesitation

One of the most intriguing periods of the NFL offseason is set to begin on April 24, when the draft kicks off in Green Bay. During the event, 257 players will see their dreams come true as they're selected by NFL teams, while several others will sign rookie deals as undrafted free agents.

Kansas City Chiefs News / BroBible / February 12

Cris Collinsworth Finally Admits To Patrick Mahomes Bias: ‘I Don’t Care’

One of the most common criticisms of NBC NFL announcer Cris Collinsworth is that he seems to harbor some bias toward Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Philadelphia Eagles News / The Spun / February 11

Cris Collinsworth Made Bold Claim About Eagles Star Cooper DeJean

Cris Collinsworth certainly has a high opinion of Cooper DeJean. Selected with the No. 40 pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the rookie cornerback had a star-making moment on Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / February 11

Cris Collinsworth responds to accusations of going overboard on Patrick Mahomes praise

It's hard to ignore people complaining about Cris Collinsworth whenever the Kansas City Chiefs are playing on Sunday Night Football. "He talks about Patrick Mahomes too much!" is usually what people are whining about.

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The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Cris Collinsworth Facing Backlash During Chiefs-Chargers Game

Sunday night usually brings with it fan complaints about color analyst Cris Collinsworth - even if that criticism isn't always accurate. However, whenever he's calling a game the Kansas City Chiefs are involved in, things seem to go off the rails a bit sooner than normal.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / December 1

Josh Allen Sends Three-Word Message About Cris Collinsworth on 'Sunday Night Football'

Longtime NFL analysts Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico were in the booth in Week 13, covering a matchup between the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 26

Cris Collinsworth likes what he's seen from 49ers rookies

The San Francisco 49ers have yet to get off to the best start in 2024. At times, the team has played poorly, especially in the second half when trying to protect leads.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 6

Cowboys players hilariously nail their Cris Collinsworth impressions

In a lighthearted behind-the-scenes moment, several Dallas Cowboys players channeled their inner Cris Collinsworth, delivering their best "now here's a guy" impressions of the famed NFL commentator.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Cris Collinsworth staying in Super Bowl booth after massive extension

Veteran NFL broadcaster Cris Collinsworth is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with NBC Sports that will keep him as the lead NFL game analyst through the end of the decade, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / September 9

Cris Collinsworth called this the throw of the year in Week 1 of the NFL season

Everybody is excited the 2024 NFL season is back. And we got our first taste of Sunday Night Football tonight, with Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico being on the broadcast for NBC.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2024

Cris Collinsworth shares broadcasting advice he gave Tom Brady

Brady will become Fox's new lead in-game analyst this coming season.

Major update on Tom Brady's purchase into Raiders, Fox deal revealed

Former All-Pro shares why Tom Brady will excel as broadcaster

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 9, 2024

Cris Collinsworth reveals his key to Lions defense reaching a higher level

The Detroit Lions have re-shaped their roster this offseason looking to take the leap toward becoming a Super Bowl winner, and many folks have been impressed with the work of Brad Holmes.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / January 17, 2024

Watch: Chiefs' Jones does hilarious Collinsworth impression

Watch: Chiefs DT Chris Jones does hilarious Cris Collinsworth impression

Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is a well-accomplished football player, but during Kansas City’s 26-7 win over the Dolphins on Sunday during Super Wild Card Weekend, the 29-year-old lineman got to showcase another talent.

Chiefs get positive injury update on WR Skyy Moore

Sports Illustrated writer debunks fake Brett Favre quote on Taylor Swift

AFC divisional-round predictions: Will Bills' home 'vibe' be the difference vs. Chiefs?

AFC underdog report: Divisional round

Who's facing the most pressure to win in the NFL divisional round?