During the exciting Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, the Detroit Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, with a notable performance from Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford. NBC announcer Cris Collinsworth praised Stafford's impressive third-down pass, calling it 'the throw of the year' despite some fans being critical of his enthusiastic and sometimes exaggerated commentary. However, Collinsworth faced backlash for confusing NFL overtime rules, mistakenly suggesting the Lions might kick a field goal to win, rather than needing a touchdown. His on-air slip was corrected by his partner Mike Tirico, highlighting a notable moment of confusion during the broadcast. Fans also expressed disappointment over Collinsworth's failure to perform his signature 'slide in' introduction during the game, a long-standing tradition in his broadcasts. Despite the mixed reviews of Collinsworth's performance, the game itself was a thrilling start to the NFL season.