Collinsworth and Tirico draw mixed reviews during Lions-Panthers matchup

Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico provided commentary for the Carolina Panthers' upset of the Detroit Lions on October 1. The game featured significant performances, including Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who recorded 14 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns. The broadcast attracted divided opinions among viewers, with some preferring Tirico and Collinsworth over other notable combinations like Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, while others expressed a desire for Tony Romo's commentary style. The matchup saw the Panthers improve to 2-2, while the Lions also moved to a 2-2 record after a failed fourth-down attempt contributed to their loss.

• 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Better Than (Troy) Aikman and (Joe) Buck,’ ‘I’ll Take Tony Romo’ — NFL Fans Split Over Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico’s Commentary for Lions-Panthers