Ian Eagle rebrands the ‘Peanut Punch’ in honor of Jim Nantz

One week after nearly breaking his wrist on live television, Jim Nantz has earned the nickname "Jim Nantz" for his successful "Peanut Punch" during CBS's broadcast of the Colts-Vikings game. Ian Eagle, a CBS commentator, bestowed the honor after the Colts' Justin Walley executed the move late in the first quarter, prompting Ross Tucker to compliment Walley on a "terrific Peanut Punch."

Eagle thought the name "Peanut Punch" did not accurately reflect the event, so he quipped that it should be renamed "Jim Nantz" instead. Ross Tucker responded to Eagle's suggestion, stating that it was indeed a "terrific Peanut Punch." The technique, popularized by Charles "Peanut" Tillman, involves forcing a fumble by punching the ball out of a ball carrier's hands, which J.J.

Watt later demonstrated to Nantz during CBS's Bills-Raiders broadcast. Despite Watt's best efforts, Nantz's attempt did not result in a fumble but instead injured his wrist, which he kept under an ice pack for the remainder of the broadcast.