Jim Nantz Said “My Wrist Is Broken” On Air, And Nobody Was Ready For His Punch

Jim Nantz’s wrist is totally fine, but man, for a second there, the legendary broadcaster genuinely thought he had busted it during a viral moment with JJ Watt on Sunday’s Las Vegas Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills broadcast. The whole thing blew up, and honestly, who saw Nantz bringing that kind of heat?

The “Peanut Punch” That Almost Ended a Career

So, here’s the deal. Nantz and Watt were breaking down the “Peanut Punch,” you know, that classic move to knock the ball out of a player’s hands. They were showing how players are getting smarter about protecting the rock. Watt, being the absolute legend he is, told Nantz to try and punch the ball out of his hands, urging him to go as hard as he possibly could. And Nantz, bless his heart, obliged. He went for it. The dude, at 67 years old, apparently got “a little too aggressive” with his punch, and Watt looked genuinely shocked by how hard Nantz actually hit the ball. In that exact moment, Nantz reportedly yelled, “my wrist is broken!” He even had a wrap around his hand and wrist later in the game. That’s dedication, folks.

Toughing It Out and Punching Onward

Despite thinking he’d shattered his wrist, Nantz, being the pro’s pro, toughed it out and finished the broadcast. What a warrior. Good thing too, because it turned into an absolute offensive shootout, with the Bills ultimately winning a wild one, 33-30. Afterward, Watt, never one to miss a joke, even clowned Nantz on social media, listing him as “questionable for Week 7.” Seriously, imagine Jim Nantz on the injury report. But fear not, the man himself confirmed on Tuesday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show that his wrist is okay and he’s “good to go” for his next assignment. He’s scheduled to be on the call for the Cincinnati Bengals-Baltimore Ravens showdown this Sunday. You know he’s gonna bring the heat, just maybe a little less literally this time.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.