NFL

Chris Simms 'confused' by NBC decision to move him off SNF NFL coverage

October 12, 2026

Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms expressed surprise and frustration over NBC’s decision to remove him from the *Football Night in America* broadcast team, despite receiving positive feedback during his tenure. Simms, who has been a part of sports media since 2013, had built a reputation as a reliable analyst, only to find his role reassigned without clear explanation.

The move underscores how even strong on-air performance doesn’t guarantee long-term job security in television sports coverage. Meanwhile, the NFL’s Week 5 slate delivered mixed results, with the Milwaukee Brewers securing a 1-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1, while the Baltimore Ravens edged the Atlanta Falcons in overtime to claim a hard-fought victory.

Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin also weighed in on Sunday’s Giants-Commanders tie, criticizing both teams’ late-game miscues, including a botched fumble and poor clock management that left the game deadlocked at 27-27.