{
  "id": 13848482,
  "title": "Eric Collins brought his trademark excitability to Bengals-Dolphins in return to NFL booth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/eric-collins-brought-his-trademark-excitability-to-bengals-dolphins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eric-collins-brought-trademark-excitability-020053378.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The first NFL broadcast experience for Eric Collins brought his energetic personality to the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins game. Known for his enthusiastic style, Collins is a voice behind the Charlotte Hornets. Despite the Dolphins being the weaker team, Collins managed to maintain the electrifying atmosphere even in a blowout game. His enthusiasm was especially evident during a significant play where Bengals receiver Ja'Jarr Chase caught a deep touchdown. Collins' reaction was, \"Burrow. Again. Wants a bunch,\" followed by, \"AAAAaaaaoooooHhhhhhh! Ja’Marr Chase you’re kiddinggggggg!!!! GOOD GOLLY!\" Collins' lively presence resonated with fans, who praised his work on social media. Some, however, felt he was \"doing too much\" in the booth. Nonetheless, Collins' unique approach to announcing brought a fresh perspective to this particular NFL game.",
  "summary": "If you don’t know play-by-play announcer Eric Collins by name, there’s a good chance you do know him by reputation. The voice of the Charlotte Hornets, Collins has established himself as one of the most unique broadcasters working today. He is always excited, and ready to celebrate any great play, no matter how crucial or…",
  "key_points": [
    "Eric Collins made his NFL broadcasting debut for Bengals vs. Dolphins game.",
    "Collins maintained excitement despite Dolphins being weaker team.",
    "Fans praised Collins' lively presence and unique announcing style."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}