Jim Nantz Reaches 500th Game, Faces On-Air Incident

Jim Nantz, a legendary CBS Sports announcer, reached a career milestone by calling his 500th NFL game during the AFC wild-card matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos. Nantz is celebrated for his long-standing dedication, having announced 431 regular-season games, 69 playoff games, and seven Super Bowls since his debut in 1988. However, the landmark event was overshadowed by an on-air incident where Nantz accidentally used an expletive, leading to widespread critique and social media backlash. Despite this, Nantz remains a respected figure, noted for his significant contributions to sports broadcasting and his unique achievement of calling all 500 games with CBS. Nantz is only the eighth NFL TV play-by-play announcer to reach this milestone, and his achievement underscores his pivotal role in CBS's storied NFL history.