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J.J. Watt denied entry into NFL stadium by security

J.J. Watt and the CBS crew were in Denver on Sunday for the Broncos’ AFC West clash against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, before the Broncos’ 28-24 victory, newly-minted CBS color co…

By Joshua Rogers · Talk Sport

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:48 AM

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J.J. Watt was denied early morning entry into Empower Field at Mile High for lacking physical credentials.
Watt eventually entered the stadium to broadcast the Denver Broncos' 28-24 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Watt and Jim Nantz were praised for addressing the controversy surrounding Kansas City signing kicker Justin Tucker.

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CBS sports analyst J.J. Watt was denied entry to Empower Field at Mile High ahead of Sunday's game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. Watt took an early morning walk without his credentials and was turned away by stadium security despite passing facial recognition. Watt later gained access to the stadium to fulfill his broadcast duties.

During the broadcast, Watt and play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz received praise for their handling of the Chiefs' controversial practice squad signing of kicker Justin Tucker. Watt was elevated to CBS's top commentary booth alongside Nantz following the network's permanent departure from former analyst Tony Romo.

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