Cris Collinsworth Draws Backlash for Bringing Up Patrick Mahomes During SNF Commentary

 Veteran NFL commentator Cris Collinsworth found himself at the center of online chatter after an unusual on-air remark during Sunday Night Football. While calling the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears, Collinsworth praised a highlight by Brock Purdy — then compared it to something Patrick Mahomes might do, even though Mahomes wasn’t playing in the game. SI

Collinsworth said that Purdy’s impressive run-and-throw touchdown was the kind of play that would make fans erupt if Mahomes had done it, adding that “if this were Patrick Mahomes we’d be screaming ‘Oh, Patrick Mahomes!’” SI

His broadcast partner, Mike Tirico, jokingly noted that Collinsworth was “beating the internet” to the Mahomes reference — a comment that quickly became part of the conversation online. Many NFL fans took to social media to mock or criticize Collinsworth for bringing up Mahomes in a game where he was not involved. Yardbarker

This isn’t the first time viewers have accused Collinsworth of showing favoritism toward Mahomes, and the latest incident adds fuel to ongoing discussions about commentator bias in high-profile NFL broadcasts. Yahoo

Bottom line: Collinsworth’s commentary sparked fresh debate among NFL audiences as Week 17 action heats up, with many fans reacting strongly to his comparison and social media quickly turning the moment into a trending topic. SI