NFL broadcaster Jim Nantz injures wrist punching ball

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 09:19 · Archive

NFL broadcaster Jim Nantz hurt his wrist during a live CBS broadcast when he punched a football held by analyst JJ Watt.

NFL broadcaster Jim Nantz injured his wrist during a live television incident on Sunday. The injury occurred during CBS's coverage of the Week 6 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, when analyst JJ Watt was demonstrating ball security techniques used by NFL players.

Watt invited the 67-year-old Nantz to test the grip by executing a 'peanut punch', a method for attempting to dislodge the football from a carrier's hands. Nantz drove his closed fist directly into the ball with considerable force, but Watt's grip did not give way. The full force of the blow instead reverberated back into Nantz's hand and wrist.

Nantz immediately winced and recoiled from the impact, clutching his wrist in visible discomfort. He was subsequently seen holding a medical ice pack against his injured wrist. Watt expressed sympathetic surprise at the force of the punch, saying 'I did not think you were gonna go that hard' while laughing at the incident.

How it is being reported

• 'My wrist is broken': Legendary NFL announcer Jim Nantz, 67, appears to suffer painful injury live in the boothThe bizarre incident unfolded during CBS's live broadcast of the Week 6 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.Daily Mail Sport · 19 Oct, 00:41
• 'My wrist is broken!' – Hilarious moment NFL commentator punches ball too hard!Jim Nantz hurt his wrist when punching a ball when JJ Watt was giving an example of how to hold the ball properly.Sky Sports · 18 Oct, 23:34

In this story: Jim Nantz · JJ Watt · CBS · Buffalo Bills · Las Vegas Raiders · Allegiant Stadium

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