NFL Fans Make It Clear Who The “Worst” Announcer In Football Is Right Now
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
NFL fans have settled on a clear choice for the league’s weakest broadcast booth. A recent Awful Announcing poll ranked one FOX pairing at the very bottom for 2026. The results show little movement from last season but a sharper drop in overall grade.
Chris Myers and Mark Schlereth finished near the bottom of 25 teams evaluated. Voters handed them an F grade. The pair received the highest number of failing marks in the entire survey. Their numerical score fell significantly compared with the previous year.
“This team placed 24th of 25 teams last year, ahead of only the Madden altcast, so their relative ranking didn’t change much. However, their numerical grade fell significantly from last year’s 1.68. That was mostly thanks to them receiving 192 Fs (the highest in this poll),” the poll revealed.
“However, the overriding sentiment in the comments was distaste for both announcers. Some remarks there included ‘Absolutely horrendous, both are an F,’ ‘2002 called and they want their booth back,’ ‘This feels like a booth from 1991 doing a Jack Trudeau vs. Steve Grogan Colts/Patriots game,’ ‘might be my least favorite booth in any sport,’ and ‘Chris Myers lets you know you’re watching the week’s worst game.’ And one reader took particular exception to Myers’ call of Cam Little’s 68-yard field goal for the regular season record, saying ‘Myers completely messed up the call.’”
NFL Fans Criticize the Bottom-Ranked Booth Heavily
NFL fans rarely stay quiet about the voices in their living rooms. This poll captured that frustration in clear numbers. Nearly two hundred F grades went to the same team.
The feedback focused on both energy and accuracy. Voters said the broadcast lacked excitement. They also questioned the chemistry between the two announcers. Several comments called the combination the least favorite across any major sport.
These rankings arrive as networks finalize their 2026 crews. Preseason games have already started. Regular-season assignments will lock in soon. The poll gives a snapshot of how the audience currently feels.
NFL Fans Also Crown a Clear Favorite Pair
On the opposite end of the rankings, Joe Davis and Greg Olsen took the top spot. Fans praised their chemistry and straightforward analysis. That booth earned strong grades and far more positive comments.
The gap between the highest and lowest teams stands out. One crew builds goodwill. Another struggles to connect. The difference shows how much the right voices can shape a broadcast.
NFL fans invest time and attention every Sunday. They notice when a call feels flat or when analysis misses the mark. This year’s poll simply puts numbers behind those reactions.
The bottom ranking will not change network decisions overnight. Still, the audience has spoken with unusual agreement. As the new season unfolds, those same fans will keep listening and keep grading the booths that deliver the games.
