NBC's Mike Tirico to Miss Sunday Night Football in Chicago Due to Health Issue

NBC play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico will not call Sunday Night Football's game in Chicago due to a health issue, the network announced. Tirico, who has been NBC's lead NFL voice since 2016, was scheduled to be in the booth for the primetime matchup at Soldier Field. The network did not disclose the specific nature of the health concern. Tirico's absence marks a rare break for the veteran broadcaster, who has called numerous high-profile events for NBC including the Olympics, Super Bowl, and Notre Dame football. A replacement for the Chicago broadcast was not immediately announced.