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Tyler Lauletta

Jason Kelce Saved Al Michaels From Another Miserable ‘TNF’ Game

Al Michaels has had a tough year.

Calling games on Thursday night for Amazon Prime alongside Kirk Herbstreit, Michaels has not seen the best that the NFL world has to offer.

This Thursday, Michaels was in for another long night, with the Bears hosting the Panthers in Chicago. The teams entered the prime-time showdown a combined 3–14.

Before kickoff, fans were already commiserating with Michaels.

But out of the darkness, a hero emerged. His name? Jason Kelce.

The Eagles center joined Michaels and Herbstreit in the booth during the second quarter, and quickly gave Michaels something to do other than watch the football game in front of him. Fans took notice.

Meanwhile on the field, the game continued to disappoint. The Bears and Panthers managed just one touchdown between them in the first half, and it didn’t even come from one of their offenses.

Panthers special teamer Ihmir Smith-Marsette broke free on a punt return, managing the only touchdown of the game through two quarters.

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