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Al Michaels’ Overtime Call Draws Renewed Criticism on Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football

Amazon has not committed to him beyond this season, maintaining a year-by-year approach.

Overview

  • Viewers widely faulted his reaction to Puka Nacua’s overtime touchdown from Matthew Stafford as flat and behind the action.
  • The RamsSeahawks game prompted another wave of social-media complaints, continuing a weekly pattern this season.
  • Prominent posts urged the 81-year-old Hall of Famer to retire even as many acknowledged his legendary career.
  • Prime Video executive Jay Marine has said Michaels’ role is evaluated annually and that there have been no 2026 discussions.
  • Michaels has previously addressed these critiques, saying he will not change his style by yelling through big moments.