If you’re anything like me, you probably judge a game as much by the voices in the booth as the play on the field. There is something about a late-December matchup that just feels different. The stakes are higher. The air is thinner. And the broadcast teams? They're usually in playoff form by now. For Week 15, we've got a massive slate that spans from the humidity of Tampa to the high altitude of Denver.
Honestly, the lineup for NFL announcers Week 15 is stacked. CBS and FOX are both running doubleheaders, which basically means we’re getting the "A-Teams" across the board. Whether you’re looking for Tony Romo’s psychic predictions or Tom Brady’s increasingly comfortable analysis, here is the breakdown of who is talking in your ear this week.
The Prime-Time Heavy Hitters
We start things off on Thursday night with the usual Amazon crew. Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit are heading to Florida for an NFC South clash between the Falcons and Buccaneers. Al's voice is basically the soundtrack of football history at this point, isn't it? Kaylee Hartung will be handling the reports from the sidelines.
Fast forward to Sunday night, and NBC is bringing the big guns to Arlington. Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth have the call for Vikings at Cowboys. It’s a huge spot for Dallas, and Collinsworth is almost certainly going to find a way to use the word "spectacular" at least a dozen times regarding CeeDee Lamb. Melissa Stark rounds out that crew.
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Finally, Monday Night Football features the iconic duo of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. They’ll be at Acrisure Stadium for Dolphins vs. Steelers. If you’re a fan of the Manning brothers, you're in luck: the Manningcast is back on ESPN2 after taking a week off for that weird Monsters Inc. broadcast.
CBS Doubleheader: Nantz, Romo, and the High-Stakes Games
CBS has a monster late-window game that most of the country is going to see. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo are traveling to the Mile High City for Packers at Broncos. This feels like the "Game of the Week" for the network, especially with both teams fighting for playoff seeding. Tracy Wolfson will be there as well, likely dodging a few snowflakes if the Denver weather holds true to form.
CBS Early Window (1:00 PM ET)
- Buffalo at New England: Ian Eagle and J.J. Watt. Seeing J.J. Watt in the booth for a divisional rivalry like this is still kind of wild, but he’s been great.
- LA Chargers at Kansas City: Kevin Harlan and Trent Green. It is rare to see the Chiefs not get the #1 or #2 crew, but Harlan is arguably the most exciting play-by-play guy in the business.
- Baltimore at Cincinnati: Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta.
- NY Jets at Jacksonville: Tom McCarthy and Ross Tucker.
CBS Late Window (4:25 PM ET)
- Green Bay at Denver: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson.
- Indianapolis at Seattle: Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, and Jason McCourty.
FOX Doubleheader: Tom Brady’s Return to L.A.
FOX is leaning heavily into their lead crew for what they’re calling "America's Game of the Week." Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady are calling the Lions at Rams game. This is a potential playoff preview, and let's be real, everyone wants to hear Brady talk about Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford's history. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will be patrolling the sidelines for this one.
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One interesting note: FOX has so many games this week (seven total) that they’re actually pulling in some of their top college talent. Jason Benetti and Robert Griffin III are jumping over to call Panthers at Saints.
FOX Early Window (1:00 PM ET)
- Las Vegas at Philadelphia: Joe Davis and Greg Olsen. This is a sneaky good booth for a game that could get rowdy in Philly.
- Cleveland at Chicago: Kevin Kugler and Daryl Johnston.
- Washington at NY Giants: Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma.
- Arizona at Houston: Chris Myers and Mark Schlereth.
FOX Late Window (4:25 PM ET)
- Detroit at LA Rams: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi.
- Tennessee at San Francisco: Adam Amin and Drew Brees. It’s always interesting to see Brees back in the mix for these late-season NFC games.
- Carolina at New Orleans: Jason Benetti and Robert Griffin III.
Why the Booth Matters for Your Viewing Experience
You’ve probably noticed that certain announcers tend to follow certain teams. It’s not just a coincidence. Networks "protect" certain matchups during the flex scheduling process. For instance, CBS made sure to keep that Packers-Broncos game because they knew the Nantz/Romo chemistry would pull in the casual viewers.
When you're watching NFL announcers Week 15, pay attention to how the analysts handle the playoff "clinching scenarios." Guys like Greg Olsen and Troy Aikman are experts at breaking down the tiebreaker math on the fly, which is basically a second language this time of year.
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If you're tired of the standard broadcast, don't forget the alternate options. Between the Manningcast on Monday and the various Spanish-language broadcasts—like Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis for the 49ers—there are more ways to "listen" to the game than ever before.
What to do next:
Check your local listings or 506 Sports to see which specific game is mapped to your region. Since both CBS and FOX have doubleheaders, you'll likely have four different games to choose from during the afternoon windows. If you’re out of market, remember that NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the only way to catch the specific announcer pairings listed above if they aren't being shown in your city.