J.J. Watt jokes with Jim Nantz after booth mishap during NFL broadcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 6:29 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

During the Week 6 NFL broadcast, J.J. Watt and Jim Nantz showcased their developing chemistry when Watt demonstrated a 'peanut punch' technique. Nantz attempted to punch the football, resulting in him injuring his wrist, which Watt found amusing. The incident led to Watt jokingly listing Nantz as ‘questionable’ for the next week's broadcast. Watt, who joined CBS's NFL team this season as a replacement for Tony Romo, has received positive feedback for his performance alongside Nantz.
- •Watt joined CBS's NFL broadcast team in July.
- •Nantz got injured while attempting a peanut punch during the broadcast.
- •Watt joked on social media about Nantz's injury.
- •The moment quickly went viral among fans.
- 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Jim Nantz: Questionable (Wrist/Hand)’ — J.J. Watt Amused as Veteran Broadcaster’s ‘Peanut Punch’ Goes Sideways in CBS Booth
"It appears J. J. Watt is forming some amusing chemistry with Jim Nantz in the CBS booth, something that was on full display during the Week 6 broadcast.
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