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Mike Tirico missed NBC's Nov. 8, 2026 Bears-Buccaneers Sunday Night Football broadcast with an unspecified health issue; Noah Eagle filled in alongside Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark, and Tirico expects to return next week.

Braden Mann's 86-yard punt is the second-longest NFL punt since 2000; Chris Kluwe's 89-yard punt in 2008 is the longest over that span. This is a hype highlight caption, not a specific factual claim worth checking.

In Week 9 of the 2026 season, Travis Kelce caught a quick pass and scored a touchdown for Kansas City against the Jets.

Darren Waller retired from the NFL in 2024 and is not on the Broncos' or Panthers' 2026 roster; the Denver-Carolina game did not feature a Darren Waller touchdown.

Jahmyr Gibbs scored his 11th touchdown of the 2026 season in Week 9 against Miami.

BetMGM listed those five games as its most-bet NFL Week 9 matchups.

ESPN reported that NC State has identified former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as its top candidate for head coach, per sources.

Georgia is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after Miami's loss to Notre Dame; Ohio State has fallen to No. 21 after a home loss to Oregon.

ESPN reported that five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews decommitted from Texas A&M, with Miami looming as a possible landing spot.

Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and cornerback Riley Moss suffered concussions Sunday against the Panthers.

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Mike Tirico missed NBC's Nov. 8, 2026 Bears-Buccaneers Sunday Night Football broadcast with an unspecified health issue; Noah Eagle filled in alongside Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark, and Tirico expects to return next week.

Mike Tirico is inactive for tomight’s Bucs-Bears game, and Noah Eagle will replace him. Tirico is expected back next week. https://t.co/bLHp0MDkk6

Original post · Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)

[nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/mike-tirico-to-miss-bears-buccaneers-snf-broadcast-with-health-issue) NAMES: Noah Eagle = NBC's lead college football play-by

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Braden Mann's 86-yard punt is the second-longest NFL punt since 2000; Chris Kluwe's 89-yard punt in 2008 is the longest over that span. This is a hype highlight caption, not a specific factual claim worth checking.

Braden Mann's 86-yard punt was the second longest in the NFL since 2000. https://t.co/GFLQwv7fYK

Original post · Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)

Pro Football Reference NAMES: Braden Mann = NFL punter. POST 2119517723164078357: NOCLAIM N/A NAMES: Denzel Boston = NFL wide receiver.

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In Week 9 of the 2026 season, Travis Kelce caught a quick pass and scored a touchdown for Kansas City against the Jets.

Quick flip to Travis Kelce and he’s in! NYJvsKC on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/HguFlLWLrw

Original post · @NFL

NFL official account NAMES: Travis Kelce = Chiefs tight end.

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Darren Waller retired from the NFL in 2024 and is not on the Broncos' or Panthers' 2026 roster; the Denver-Carolina game did not feature a Darren Waller touchdown.

Darren Waller gets UP to snag the TD! DENvsCAR on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/FTf5Lqayd2

Original post · @NFL

ESPN NAMES: Darren Waller = retired NFL tight end.

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BetMGM listed those five games as its most-bet NFL Week 9 matchups.

Updated NFL Week 9 betting at @BetMGM Most bet games 🎟️ 1. Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins 2. Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers 3. New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs 4. New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles 5. Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints Most bet teams to cover ht

Original post · BetMGM News (@BetMGMNews)

BetMGM NAMES: BetMGM = sportsbook.

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ESPN reported that NC State has identified former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as its top candidate for head coach, per sources.

Keeping it in the Pack: NC State eyes Rivers as top coach candidate, sources say - NC State has identified former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as its top candidate to be the school's next football coach, sources told ESPN.

Original post · ESPN

ESPN NAMES: NC State = North Carolina State University; Philip Rivers = former NC State and NFL quarterback.

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Georgia is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after Miami's loss to Notre Dame; Ohio State has fallen to No. 21 after a home loss to Oregon.

Georgia returns to No. 1 in AP Top 25; Buckeyes' fall continues down to No. 21 - Georgia took No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 rankings for the second time this season after Miami's loss to Notre Dame, while Ohio State has fallen from No. 2 two weeks ago to No. 21 after a home loss

Original post · ESPN

ESPN/AP NAMES: AP = Associated Press.

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ESPN reported that five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews decommitted from Texas A&M, with Miami looming as a possible landing spot.

Sources: Five-star OT recruit Matthews decommits from Texas A&M; Miami lurking - Five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews, No. 6 in the SC Next ESPN 300, has decommitted from Texas A&M as Miami looms as a possible landing spot, sources told ESPN.

Original post · ESPN

ESPN NAMES: OT = offensive tackle; SC Next ESPN 300 = ESPN recruiting rankings.

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What the hosts said

LThe NFL's own account on X just credited a touchdown to a guy who hasn't played in a while.
MWait, who?
LDarren Waller. Denver against Carolina. Caption says 'Darren Waller gets UP to snag the TD!'
MWaller hasn't played in some time. He's not on either roster.
LSo the league's official account just invented a touchdown.
MNobody invented the score. Somebody typed the wrong name.
LThat's still a brutal look for the shield.
MFact check: that touchdown belongs to somebody else.
LWhoever caught it is sitting at home like, so I don't exist?
MSomebody in Denver just lost a fantasy point.
LThis is why people don't trust official accounts.
MIt's a social media mistake, not a conspiracy.
LIt's the league's account! That's the brand.
MFine, but the play still happened. They just labeled the wrong guy.
LFair. Still funny though.
MSpeaking of guys who may not exist: Sports ON Tap on X is claiming Joe Milton the third starts for Philly.
LWait, Joe Milton the third? The practice-squad guy?
MThey say he was on another team's practice squad three weeks ago.
LAnd now he's starting? That's electric.
MThat's the claim. Twenty-six, big arm, chaos.
LThis is exactly the kind of move Philly would make.
MHe's been on a few rosters. If he were the guy, he wouldn't be on a practice squad.
LThat's my point! Maybe the Eagles saw something everyone else missed.
MOr maybe somebody jumped the gun on a depth rep. Until the team says it, it's rumor.
LYou're missing the fun. An unknown gets thrown in early in the season against the Giants—
MIt's not fun if it's not real.
LI'm not saying it's confirmed. I'm saying the possibility is electric.
MFine, if he starts, we'll talk. But right now it's one account with a nice backstory.
LYou're no fun.
MI'm the fact-checker. Ruining fun is the job.
LAdam Schefter posted on X: Mike Tirico is out for tonight's Bucs-Bears game.
MInactive? Are we doing injury reports for announcers now?
LNoah Eagle slides in next to Cris Collinsworth. Load management has hit the booth.
MNo reason's been given, so don't call it load management. Don't be that guy.
LI'm just saying, the season is long. Even voices need rest.
MTirico's one of the best. If he's out, you know it's real.
LEagle's good though. NBC's college football voice. He'll be fine.
MA reply said it best: 'Injury reports for announcers.'
LThat's actually perfect.
MAdam Schefter also posted: Braden Mann launched an 86-yard punt.
LEighty-six? Second-longest in the NFL since 2000.
MOnly Chris Kluwe's 89-yarder in 2008 went further.
LA punter just stole the afternoon.
MIn a league obsessed with offense, that boot was a missile.
LSpecial teams guys deserve love too.
MEighty-six yards flips the whole field in one swing.

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