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Jim Nantz says viral 'Peanut Punch' sparked calls from Josh Allen and a former U.S. President

A viral moment from CBS’s NFL broadcast booth has sparked widespread attention, with Jim Nantz’s failed attempt to pry a football from J.J. Watt’s grip becoming an unexpected highlight of Week 6.

The playful yet forceful maneuver—captured during the Bills-Raiders game in Las Vegas—left Nantz wincing in pain, prompting concerns about a possible wrist injury. His joking remark about a broken hand immediately went viral, drawing calls from unexpected corners, including Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who texted Nantz shortly after the game to ask if he’d seriously hurt himself.

Even a former U.S. president reached out to inquire about Nantz’s condition, underscoring the broadcaster’s cultural impact beyond sports.

While Nantz later clarified the sting was real but no bones were broken, the incident has been compared to some of the most memorable punches in Vegas history, with Watt himself admitting he didn’t anticipate the intensity of the move.

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