Jason Garrett Annoyed Everyone While Filling in for Cris Collinsworth on ‘SNF’

The former Cowboys coach’s constant laughter made for an awkward night.
Jason Garrett Annoyed Everyone While Filling in for Cris Collinsworth on ‘SNF’
Jason Garrett Annoyed Everyone While Filling in for Cris Collinsworth on ‘SNF’ /

NBC’s Sunday Night Football booth was missing Cris Collinsworth for the Baltimore Ravens’ 20–10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, and his replacement, Jason Garrett, was far from great. 

The former Dallas Cowboys head coach was alongside Mike Tirico for the call because Collinsworth got the holiday weekend off after working Thursday’s 49ers-Seahawks game. 

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson greets Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after defeating the Chargers 20-10 at SoFi Stadium.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson greets Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after defeating the Chargers 20-10 at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 26 / Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Garrett had a rough night, as he annoyed viewers all game long with his constant giggling after just about everything he said. He also did weird things like when he decided to jump in and share his thoughts on sunsets while Tirico was sending the broadcast to a commercial break: 

Fans didn’t enjoy listening to Garrett: 


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