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NFL fans call for Cris Collinsworth to apologize for ‘disrespectful’ comments on Sunday Night Football

NFL fans have called for NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth to apologize for his 'disrespectful' comments on Sunday Night Football. Collinsworth, 67, risked the ire of Atlanta Falcons fans and more on a night when they were surprisingly beaten by the…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
NFL fans call for Cris Collinsworth to apologize for ‘disrespectful’ comments on Sunday Night Football
Key Things to Know
  • Fans demanded an apology from Cris Collinsworth after he called Atlanta's defensive line 'non-name guys' on Sunday Night Football.
  • Collinsworth made the remarks during the Atlanta Falcons' overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
  • Former NFL player Breidon Fehoko criticized Collinsworth on social media for not learning the roster.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NFL fans and former players have criticized NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth for repeatedly calling the Atlanta Falcons' defensive line "non-name guys" during Sunday Night Football. Collinsworth made the remarks alongside broadcast partner Mike Tirico during Atlanta's overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, prompting online backlash from viewers who labeled the comments disrespectful.

Critics, including former NFL player Breidon Fehoko, argued that Collinsworth should know the roster rather than dismissing the unit. Fans were also annoyed after Collinsworth appeared to laugh on the broadcast following an overtime interception thrown by Falcons backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to seal Baltimore's victory.

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