Media outlets release 2026 NFL broadcast team rankings for upcoming season

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Media outlets release 2026 NFL broadcast team rankings for upcoming season
Summary

With the 2026 NFL season kicking off September 9, rankings of the 18 broadcast pairings assigned to games have been released. The evaluation covers broadcast teams across six media partners, omitting sideline reporters from the final list. New pairings emerged throughout the league's broadcast following personnel changes, including those at CBS. While established duos like Kevin Harlan and Trent Green maintain their positions, other teams feature fresh combinations making their debut in the opening weeks of the season. Analysts such as Robert Turbin and Logan Ryan are slated for their first appearances in the booth. The list provides an overview of the commentary as the league enters the new campaign, highlighting both returning veterans and newer additions to the networks' game-day coverage.

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  • Eighteen dedicated broadcast teams cover the NFL season across six media partners.
  • Tom McCarthy and Robert Turbin rank last among the 18 teams listed.
  • Noah Eagle and Luke Kuechly debut for Netflix during the September 10 game.
  • Kevin Harlan and Trent Green remain the only CBS crew unchanged by recent staffing moves.
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  • 10:29 AMYahoo SportsRanking all 18 NFL broadcast teams for 2026 season. Tom Brady moves up
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With the NFL season starting Sept. 9, USA TODAY ranked all 18 booth pairings for the upcoming year. Which team is your favorite?

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