Bears host Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football; NBC's Mike Tirico out
The gist
The 6-2 Chicago Bears host the 3-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET.
NBC's Mike Tirico is out with a health issue; Noah Eagle calls the game.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026NBC Chicago opens a vote on which Chicago-area high school game will be featured during the Week 9 Buccaneers-Bears Sunday Night Football broadcast.
- Nov 8, 2026The Buccaneers (3-5) visit the Bears (6-2) at Soldier Field, scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
- Nov 8, 2026Mike Tirico says he will miss the game due to a health issue; NBC Sports says Noah Eagle will call it with Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark.
Key terms
- Sunday Night Football
- A weekly American television broadcast of National Football League games aired on NBC in prime time on Sunday nights.
- play-by-play
- Live running description of a sports game's action, typically delivered by a commentator on radio or television.
Source: Wikipedia