The Chargers-Steelers tilt on Sunday Night Football in Week 10 did not feature a wide array of highlights. Instead, fans were treated to struggles from Aaron Rodgers and a bit of bad officiating. There were two very long field goals, but the true kicking highlight came late in the third quarter when Los Angeles kicker Cameron Dicker hit the upright from 55 yards out.
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This caused an amusing call from NBC’s Mike Tirico and an equally enjoyable reaction from Cris Collinsworth.
“55… Dicker… Doinker,” said Tirico as the ball doinked off the goal post.
Collinsworth, who was already laughing at the sound of the doink, absolutely loved it. “A Dicker doinker,” said Collinsworth as he continued laughing for another 10 seconds. Tirico eventually insisted that he had not been “sitting on this one”
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This is why Tirico and Collinsworth get paid the big bucks. What other booth can get so much joy out of something so simple?
During a recent live broadcast, Mike Tirico threw out a phrase that had everyone, including Cris Collinsworth, in stitches: “Dicker Doinker.” Known for his polished, professional commentary, Tirico’s unexpected quip instantly turned heads—and earned a full-on laugh from his longtime co-commentator.
Collinsworth, usually calm and analytical, couldn’t hide his amusement. His chuckles and playful reactions made it clear: even seasoned broadcasters can’t resist a perfectly timed, funny moment. Fans quickly took to social media, sharing clips and celebrating the duo’s infectious humor.
The magic of live sports is in moments like this—unpredictable, fun, and totally human. Tirico’s spontaneous “Dicker Doinker” not only had Collinsworth laughing but also gave fans a memorable highlight to talk about for weeks. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best part of sports broadcasting isn’t the play itself—it’s the personalities calling the action.
That’s why you hang around and watch bad football, folks. Come March, you’ll be begging for Aaron Rodgers and Justin Herbert to combine for fewer than 400 yards passing while they get sacked eight times in a game that has zero drama.
