The Philadelphia Eagles host the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football in a primetime showdown with major NFC implications. Despite some offensive inconsistency, the Eagles sit atop the NFC East at 7–2 and remain firmly in another Super Bowl hunt.
Detroit has been just as impressive, entering at 6–3 and leading the NFC North behind one of the league’s most balanced rosters. With two division leaders clashing under the lights, here’s who will be on the call for NBC’s broadcast.
Who Will Guide Fans Through Eagles-Lions 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 Eagles-Lions 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 of experience in sports broadcasting, Stark’s poise and clarity ensure that fans stay engaged with every moment.
For fans listening on the radio, Eagles coverage will air on SportsRadio 94WIP, featuring Merrill Reese and Mike Quick with Devan Kaney reporting from the sideline.
Detroit fans can tune in via the Lions Radio Network, anchored by flagship station WXYT-FM 97.1. Dan Miller will handle play-by-play, with former NFL players Lomas Brown and T.J. Lang providing analysis.
The matchup will also be carried nationally on Westwood One, where Ryan Radtke will call the action alongside analyst Ross Tucker.