‘As soon as I did it I regretted it’: Jim Nantz gets honest about ‘Peanut Punch’
Jim Nantz is not going to be showing off his “Peanut Punch” technique any time soon–at least not on the air. During Sunday’s broadcast of the Buffalo Bills-Las Vegas Raiders game, Nantz’s broadcast partner J.J. Watt encouraged him to attempt the move perfected by former NFL defensive back Charles “Peanut” Tillman, which involves a defender…
On March 8, 2020, during a game between the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders, sports commentator Jim Nantz attempted to mimic a technique known as the "Peanut Punch." This move, perfected by former NFL defensive back Charles "Peanut" Tillman, involves striking a ball carrier's hand to knock the football loose. While Nantz was encouraged by his broadcast partner J.J.
Watt to give it a try, he quickly realized it was not as easy as it looked. Nantz described his experience on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday, saying he "regretted" his aggressive approach right after he executed the punch. He admitted it "did sting" and wished he had not been so forceful. Despite the uncomfortable moment, Nantz reported he was fine and not listed as "questionable" for the upcoming Sunday game against the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.
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