With only two games left in the regular season, the stakes of each match have escalated. The Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons are both in contention for their respective division titles, making Sunday Night Football in Week 17 a focal point of interest.
Fan Backlash Against Cris Collinsworth During SNF
Despite the critical nature of this game, viewers found themselves distracted during the Sunday Night Football confrontation between the Falcons and Commanders.
NBC Sports commentator Cris Collinsworth faced criticism during the broadcast. In a pattern that has emerged on Sunday nights, many fans took to social media to voice their dissatisfaction with Collinsworth’s commentary.
“Cris Collinsworth about to break some meat riding records tonight,” one user commented on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“What are the chances Cris Collinsworth doesn’t glaze Jayden Daniels tonight?” another fan quipped.
“Another week, another ‘Cris Collinsworth sucks’ tweet,” remarked another person.
Falcons’ Penix Catching Attention Across the NFL
The Falcons opted to replace Kirk Cousins with rookie quarterback Michael Penix in Week 16. Although Penix’s first game for the Falcons was not significantly impressive, as he passed for just 202 yards with 1 interception and no touchdowns, the team secured a convincing 34-7 victory against the New York Giants. With the Falcons holding a slim advantage in the NFC South, they will need a stronger performance from their rookie quarterback this coming week.
Despite Penix’s unremarkable debut, he has already begun to draw interest from other players in the league.
“He can really throw the ball. I mean, he has a laser,” remarked Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.. “He’ll be shielded by a veteran offensive line, which will help protect him. We just need to do a good job of mixing up our looks and making it challenging for him.”
Image Source: Cris Collinsworth @ Instagram
