The Baltimore Ravens are in must-win territory for the remainder of the season if they hope to make the playoffs, and in Week 16, they’ll face the New England Patriots. With home-field advantage and a defense that has outperformed their offense for much of the season, the Ravens have reason for optimism.
While the Patriots have already secured a playoff spot, they are still vying for the top seed in the AFC and won’t make things easy for Baltimore, setting the stage for an exciting matchup.
Here’s a look at who will be calling the game on NBC.
New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens: Game Details
Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
TV: NBC, WBAL Ch. 11 (Baltimore)
Stream: NFL+, Peacock
Who Are the Announcers for Ravens-Patriots on NBC?
- Lead Play-by-Play Announcer: Mike Tirico
- Color Commentator: Cris Collinsworth
- Sideline Reporter: Melissa Stark
NBC’s primetime slate will begin with “Football Night in America” (7:00 p.m. ET), leading into the Patriots-Ravens matchup at 8:20 p.m. ET. Fans can tune into one of the most recognizable broadcast teams in sports, calling the action.
Tirico continues as the lead play-by-play voice, delivering trademark big-game presence to the Sunday night stage. Widely renowned for his smooth delivery and smart analysis, Tirico has become a fixture of marquee football broadcasts.
Prior to joining Sunday Night Football, Tirico spent nearly a decade calling ESPN’s Monday Night Football from 2006 to 2015. His impressive résumé includes coverage of the Olympics, World Cup soccer, NBA, NHL, college sports, golf, tennis, and the Indy 500.
Joining Tirico in the booth is Collinsworth, who is currently in his 17th season as a color analyst for Sunday Night Football. The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver earned three Pro Bowl selections during his eight-year NFL career and has collected 17 Sports Emmy Awards across HBO, FOX, and NFL Network. The 66-year-old also completed 500 games as a broadcaster recently.
On the sidelines, Stark connects viewers to everything happening beyond the main action. Beyond reporting injuries and scores, she shares context and stories that unfold throughout the night. With over 25 years in sports broadcasting, Stark’s poise and clarity keep fans engaged throughout every moment.
For listeners on the radio, Ravens coverage will air locally on WBAL (1090 AM) and 98Rock (97.9 FM), featuring longtime Baltimore broadcaster Gerry Sandusky on play-by-play and former NFL cornerback Rod Woodson as the color analyst.
Additionally, Westwood One will provide a national radio broadcast, with Ryan Radtke calling the play-by-play and Derek Rackley as the analyst.
