Jim Nantz Uses Ice Pack After On-Air Football Demonstration

Jim Nantz continued calling the Buffalo Bills-Las Vegas Raiders game after a football demonstration with J.J. Watt left him visibly uncomfortable and later holding an ice pack. The broadcast did not confirm a serious injury or provide a medical diagnosis. During the CBS telecast, Watt was explaining how players protect the ball against a Peanut Punch, a technique defenders use to try to force a fumble. He showed how a player can secure the ball and invited Nantz to try knocking it loose. Nantz punched the football Watt was holding, but the ball stayed in place. Nantz immediately shook or clutched his hand and wrist. Watt said he had not expected Nantz to hit the ball so hard. Nantz joked that his wrist was broken, a remark presented during the exchange as humor rather than a medical update. Footage later showed Nantz with an ice pack against his hand or wrist. He returned to the broadcast and continued calling the game. The available broadcast account did not establish whether he needed medical evaluation or treatment after the incident. The demonstration took place during the Week 6 matchup between Buffalo and Las Vegas. Watt, a former NFL defensive lineman, was discussing...