Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit are gearing up for their third season calling Amazon Prime’s “Thursday Night Football” with an exciting Bills-Dolphins Week 2 matchup on the horizon. The dynamic duo has been a hit with fans, and Michaels shared his thoughts on the upcoming season and working with Herbstreit.
Michaels expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “There’s a feeling of ‘we’ve done this now.’ We’ve done roughly 35 games. There’s a comfort zone here that we’re in.” The production team, including producer Mark Teitelman and director Pierre Moossa, has been top-notch, and sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung has impressed Michaels with her growth. The shoulder programming featuring NFL stars like Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andre Whitworth, and Richard Sherman adds to the fun atmosphere of the broadcast.
The schedule for this season has Michaels excited, as it boasts a lineup of division matchups and high-profile games. Michaels highlighted the Cowboys-Giants game as particularly exciting, noting the history and rivalry between the two teams. “To me, the thing that just jumped out was the fact that in the third year of this package, to be given a Cowboys-Giants game—and I don’t care how the teams are doing at any particular point—that just sings,” Michaels remarked.
The slate of games for the start of the season is impressive, with matchups like Aaron Rodgers facing off against the Patriots and the storied rivalry between the Giants and Cowboys. Divisional games like Seahawks-49ers and Rams-Niners add to the excitement for fans. Michaels noted the significance of teams like the 49ers, who played in the Super Bowl last year, getting multiple appearances in prime time.
As Michaels and Herbstreit prepare for another season of “Thursday Night Football” on Amazon Prime, fans can expect high-quality broadcasting and thrilling matchups that showcase the best of the NFL. The collaboration between the talented on-air team and the support from Amazon promises an unforgettable viewing experience for football fans everywhere.