Cris Collinsworth is no stranger to the Super Bowl stage - and when it comes to the Patriots, he’s practically a recurring character. The longtime NBC analyst will be back in the booth for Super Bowl LX on February 8, calling the game alongside Mike Tirico. It’ll mark Collinsworth’s sixth Super Bowl as a broadcaster, and for the fifth time, the Patriots will be one of the teams on the field.
That’s not a coincidence that’s gone unnoticed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter pointed it out on social media, and fans were quick to chime in - many with strong opinions about Collinsworth’s commentary.
Let’s just say, the reactions were... mixed. Some fans joked that he might show up in a Mahomes jersey, while others weren’t quite as playful, expressing frustration over his perceived biases or style in the booth.
But love him or not, Collinsworth’s history with the Patriots in the Super Bowl is undeniable. His first time calling a New England Super Bowl came in 2005, when the Patriots beat the Eagles. He was back in 2012 for the Giants’ dramatic win over New England - a game remembered for Mario Manningham’s sideline catch and another late Patriots heartbreak.
Then came the 2015 Super Bowl, perhaps the most iconic of the bunch. That was the night Malcolm Butler etched his name into NFL lore with a game-sealing interception at the goal line, denying the Seahawks and sparking a years-long debate about Seattle’s decision not to run the ball with Marshawn Lynch.
Collinsworth was on the call again in 2018, when the Eagles got their revenge in a shootout win over New England. The only Super Bowl he’s called without the Patriots? That came in 2022, when the Rams edged the Bengals in a tightly contested game.
Now, in 2026, we’re getting a rematch of that unforgettable 2015 clash between New England and Seattle. That game ended with Butler’s pick and a 28-24 Patriots win - a finish that still stirs strong feelings among fans and analysts alike. And once again, Collinsworth will be there to narrate the action.
Interestingly, Collinsworth’s influence stretches beyond the broadcast booth. Hall of Famer Cris Carter recently revealed that Collinsworth played an unexpected role in his own story. Carter, born Graduel Christopher Darin Carter, said he started going by “Cris” in seventh grade - inspired in part by Collinsworth’s unique spelling and his speed as a wide receiver.
“I wouldn’t say I idolized Cris Collinsworth,” Carter explained, “but he had rare speed for a wide receiver, and the way he spelled his name was the most attractive thing.”
From the field to the mic, Collinsworth has carved out a distinctive space in the NFL world - and whether fans love him or not, his voice has become synonymous with some of the league’s biggest moments. With another Patriots Super Bowl on deck, it’s only fitting that Collinsworth will be behind the mic once again.