The Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers return to the primetime spotlight on Sunday Night Football. Pittsburgh snapped its two-game skid with a Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts, while Los Angeles picked up its second straight victory against the Tennessee Titans.
The Steelers currently sit atop the AFC North with a two-game lead over the Baltimore Ravens, but with Lamar Jackson heating up, the pressure is on. That sets the stage for a high-stakes matchup at SoFi Stadium. Here’s a look at who will be calling the action on NBC.
Who Will Guide Fans Through Chargers-Steelers on NBC?
- Lead Play-by-Play Announcer: Mike Tirico
- Color Commentator: Cris Collinsworth
- Sideline Reporter: Melissa Stark
NBC’s primetime slate begins with Football Night in America at 7:00 p.m. ET, leading into the Chargers-Steelers matchup at 8:20 p.m. ET. Fans will once again hear one of the most recognizable broadcast teams in sports calling the action.
Mike Tirico returns as the lead play-by-play voice, delivering his trademark polish and big-game presence to the Sunday night stage. Widely respected for his smooth delivery and smart analysis, Tirico has become a fixture of marquee football broadcasts.
Before joining Sunday Night Football, he spent nearly a decade calling ESPN’s Monday Night Football from 2006 to 2015. His versatile résumé includes the Olympics, World Cup soccer, NBA, NHL, college sports, golf, tennis, and even the Indy 500.
Beside him in the booth is Cris Collinsworth, now 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 Emmy Awards across HBO, FOX, and NFL Network.
While Collinsworth can be polarizing for his repetitive tendencies, his chemistry with Tirico remains one of the broadcast’s strengths.
On the sidelines, Melissa Stark connects viewers to everything happening beyond the main action. More than just reporting injuries or scores, she provides context and human stories that unfold throughout the night. With over 25 years in sports broadcasting, Stark’s poise and clarity ensure fans stay engaged with every moment.
For fans tuning in via radio, Chargers coverage will be available on KFI AM-640. Longtime Chargers announcer Matt “Money” Smith will handle the play-by-play, with Daniel Jeremiah providing analysis and Shannon Farren reporting from the sidelines.
Pittsburgh listeners can catch the broadcast on WDVE 102.5 FM and WBGG 970 AM. Rob King will be on play-by-play duties, joined by Steelers two-time Super Bowl champion Max Starks as the color analyst and Missi Matthews on the sidelines.
