Jim Nantz Appears to Injure Wrist During Live NFL Broadcast
The legendary broadcaster sustained the injury during a demonstration with analyst JJ Watt.
Legendary NFL broadcaster Jim Nantz appeared to suffer a painful injury live on air Sunday during the Buffalo Bills vs. Las Vegas Raiders game after a demonstration with analyst JJ Watt went awry.
The incident occurred during CBS's Week 6 broadcast at Allegiant Stadium when Watt, demonstrating ball security techniques, invited Nantz to test his grip by performing a "peanut punch." Nantz struck the football with his fist, but Watt's hold remained firm, causing the full impact to reverberate into Nantz's hand and wrist.
Nantz immediately winced and shook out his hand, clutching his wrist in visible discomfort. "I did not think you were gonna go that hard," Watt responded, laughing sympathetically. Nantz, smiling through the pain, humorously stated, "My wrist is broken."
The veteran announcer briefly left the broadcast before returning with an ice pack applied to his injured wrist. "Better get Jim some ice," Watt quipped during the telecast as the crew continued to discuss running back James Cook's ball-carrying methods.
The painful moment quickly gained traction on social media, with viewers sharing jokes and memes. This incident marks another viral moment for Watt, who serves as the lead game analyst for CBS Sports.
Despite the discomfort in his right hand, Nantz continued with his play-by-play duties for the remainder of the game.