The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys under the primetime lights at Ford Field in what promises to be a high-stakes matchup with major playoff implications. Detroit is desperate to rebound after its Thanksgiving loss dropped the team to 7-5 and into third place in a crowded NFC North, while Dallas enters at 6-5-1 and is fighting to stay alive in the NFC wildcard race.
With so much on the line, the broadcast spotlight is just as big. Here’s a look at Amazon Prime Video’s announcer crew calling the action for Cowboys–Lions on Thursday Night Football.
Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions: Game Details
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Field, Detroit
TV: Amazon Prime Video, WJBK-TV (local in Detroit)
Stream: NFL+, Fubo
Who Are the Announcers for Cowboys-Lions on Amazon Prime Video?
- Lead Play-by-Play Announcer: Al Michaels
- Color Commentator: Kirk Herbstreit
- Sideline Reporters: Kaylee Hartung
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video once again features a star-studded broadcast team that blends legendary experience with fresh, engaging perspectives. Leading the booth is Al Michaels, one of the most iconic voices in sports broadcasting history.
Michaels has been a part of the sports TV landscape since 1968 and has become a sports TV institution. A five-time Sports Emmy award winner, he is the only play-by-play announcer to be in the booth for the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and World Series.
Joining him in the booth is Kirk Herbstreit, a former Ohio State quarterback turned Emmy-winning analyst, who brings a wealth of football insight and on-field perspective. He’s known for his work at ESPN’s College GameDay and his color commentary on college football broadcasts.
On the sidelines, Kaylee Hartung provides timely updates and behind-the-scenes insights. A seasoned reporter with experience at ESPN, ABC News, and CNN, Hartung adds a polished, informative edge to the live broadcast. She has also starred in ABC’s Good Morning America, among other notable shows.
Amazon Prime also turned to Charissa Thompson to assemble this Avengers-like broadcasting crew. This is her fourth season as TNF’s halftime show, following her start on FOX back in 2007.
From then on, it’s all NFL legends on the crew. Former tackle Andrew Whitworth, the oldest offensive lineman to win a Super Bowl, will serve as one of the pregame, halftime, and postgame analysts. He’ll be joined by fellow former Super Bowl winner Richard Sherman, legendary tight end Tony Gonzalez, and retired QB and fan favorite Ryan Fitzpatrick, who received an average score of 74.7 on PFSN’s QB Impact metric.
For radio coverage, Westwood One will broadcast the matchup nationally with Kevin Kugler handling play-by-play duties and former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker serving as the analyst.
