Mike Tirico to miss Sunday's Bears vs. Buccaneers game on NBC

NFL Mike Tirico to miss Sunday's Bears vs. Buccaneers game on NBC "Sunday Night Football" play-by-play voice Mike Tirico will miss the game between the Bears and Buccaneers due to a health issue By NBC Chicago Staff • Published November 8, 2026 • Updated on November 8, 2026 at 3:10 pm NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico will miss Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. According to Tirico, he is dealing with a health issue, but is hoping to return to the booth next Sunday in Cincinnati. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE “Unfortunately, I will have to miss tonight’s game at Chicago due to a health issue,” Tirico said in a statement. “I look forward to watching tonight and can’t wait to be back with Cris, Melissa and the rest of our SNF team next Sunday night in Cincinnati.” According to NBC Sports, Noah Eagle will call Sunday’s game, joining Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark on the broadcast. Tirico first joined NBC Sports in 2016 after a 25-year career with ESPN, hosting serving as the play-by-play voice for Notre Dame football on NBC, hosting the network’s coverage of Stanley Cup Final games and serving as host of “Football Night in America” before becoming the full-time play-by-play announcer on “Sunday Night Football” in 2023. He also is the lead play-by-play voice of basketball games on the network and serves as a studio host for the network’s Olympic coverage. Kickoff between the Bears and Buccaneers is set for 7:20 p.m. on NBC Chicago, and will be followed by “Sports Sunday” on our station. This article tagged under: NFL