In the absence of the legendary Al Michaels, we heard a relatively new voice call the Houston Texans’ resounding 45-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon. It was young play-by-play commentator Noah Eagle — son of Ian, CBS’s No. 2 NFL announcer — who got the booth with partner Todd Blackledge.
And in the aftermath, the general consensus seems to be that Eagle did quite well while setting up a fantastic moment for the city of Houston.
For one, there was this excellent call after a second Texans’ pick-six to ice the victory:
"Houston, you have no problem with this defense!" – Noah Eagle 🏈🎙️ pic.twitter.com/8HVGPpSaIJ
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 13, 2024
There was also this reference to Houston offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik as a “young man.” Note: Eagle is 26.
26-year-old Noah Eagle, speaking about 36-year-old Bobby Slowik: "He's an impressive young man.” 😄 pic.twitter.com/WBXXdlVW3W
— Funhouse (@BackAftaThis) January 13, 2024
Eagle will be NBC’s No. 2 playoff announcer this postseason. Judging by the early returns, the network made a smart decision to give the mic to the rising announcer.
Twitter loved Eagle's announcing work during Texans-Browns
Noah Eagle sounds like a combination of Ian Eagle and Jim Nantz. In other words, he's pretty damn good.
— Ian O'Connor (@Ian_OConnor) January 13, 2024
With Todd Blackledge sounding like Dan Fouts, the NBC playoff crew with Blackledge and Noah Eagle has an old school CBS feel of The Bird & The Beard
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) January 13, 2024
Noah Eagle just said “X gon give it to you”… and I have to admire that. pic.twitter.com/GiEAl01rA5
— Ben Kolodzinski (@brkolo) January 9, 2024
Todd Blackledge and Noah Eagle are good in the booth.
— Mark Schipper – 5th Down CFB (@5thDownCFB) January 13, 2024
Blackledge and Noah Eagle are a good combo. Been an enjoyable called game
— John P (@john_p_51) January 14, 2024
Noah Eagle is incredible at this. It’s pretty insane.
— GainesTimeUpdate (@GainesTweets) January 13, 2024
Noah Eagle (@NoahEagle15) is coming into his own on these national broadcasts. pic.twitter.com/2H620UVoaj
— Rich Sullivan (@richsullivan) January 14, 2024
Quite the liner here by Noah Eagle who sounds just like dad in his moments of increased enthusiasm during big plays https://t.co/l2S3tyKoof
— Ian Cameron (@bobano) January 13, 2024
Quick thought: Broadcast team of Noah Eagle & Todd Blackledge is really good.
— Frank Frangie (@Frank_Frangie) January 13, 2024
