Mike Tirico turned in a legendary performance.

Football fans are praising NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico after a practically perfect performance in the broadcast booth on Sunday night.

The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the Baltimore Ravens on ‘Sunday Night Football’, with the winner taking the AFC North crown and the loser going home. Tyler Loop missed a game-winning 44-yard field goal on the final play, securing the division for the Steelers.

Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth had the call for NBC Sports. And though Collinsworth remains one of the more polarizing personalities in NFL media, everyone agreed that Tirico absolutely crushed his performance in the booth.

Particularly, fans were impressed with how Tirico built up the excitement for Loop’s game-winning field goal attempt. And how he called the nailbiting play:

“He really was perfect. The build up. The reaction. Then the silence so fans at home could hear the cheering and cheer along with them and just take it all in for a minute. Perfection ❤️,” a user said.

“We might get tired of hearing Tirico’s voice calling every single game of every single sport, but you got to respect the professionalism and talent he has. Classic storyteller,” a fan said.

“This is an incredible call by Tirico, every bit of it. The backstory, the slow scene-set that builds to natural, unforced emotion, the spontaneity. There’s a humongous difference between this and just shrieking or reciting a line you prepared 3 hours or 3 days ago. 10/10,” another said.

“Mike Tirico called an incredible game, but the setup to the missed field goal was special. Elevated an already cinematic moment,” a fan commented.

“We need to appreciate how good Mike Tirico is. He rises to EVERY moment,” another said.

“I don’t know how much money Mike Tirico makes but it’s not enough,” said a fan.

Tirico had the difficult task of replacing Al Michaels as the voice of ‘SNF’ when he took over in 2022. So far, so good.

Mike Tirico & Cris Collinsworth Will Call Super Bowl 60

Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth (Photo via NBC)
Fortunately for the folks who are enjoying Tirico this season, he’ll be in the booth for Super Bowl 60 alongside Collinsworth. The duo will call the big game at Levi’s Stadium (home of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers) on Feb. 9.

This will be the first Super Bowl that Tirico calls. During his 10 seasons as the voice of ‘Monday Night Football’, ESPN wasn’t part of the NFL’s Super Bowl broadcast rotation. But he finally gets that opportunity here at NBC.

Collinsworth called Super Bowls 46, 49, 52 and 56 with Al Michaels at NBC. Four years later, Collinsworth will finally be back in the booth for the big game.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.