Buck Calls Monday Night Football Doubleheader, Highlights Booth Dynamics

HOUSTON/ LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2025 - ESPN’s lead play-by-play announcer Joe Buck delivered the call for both Monday Night Football games-Buccaneers at Texans in Houston and Chargers at Raiders in Las Vegas-marking the first MNF doubleheader of the season.

Buck teamed with analyst Troy Aikman for each telecast, guiding viewers through a tightly contested 23-20 Bucs victory in Houston and a dramatic 31-28 Chargers win under the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium. His concise, energetic style steered audiences through pivotal fourth-quarter drives and game-deciding plays.

Nut Graf Buck’s back-to-back assignments underscore ESPN’s investment in its veteran broadcast duo, whose chemistry and clear commentary continue to define Monday night viewing, especially as the NFL embraces expanded primetime scheduling.

Key Details

• In Houston, Buck captured C.J. Stroud’s 347 yards and two touchdowns, as the Texans rallied late before Tampa Bay’s Emeka Egbuka clinched the win with a 12-yard catch with 30 seconds left.
• At Allegiant Stadium, Buck narrated a four-touchdown duel, spotlighting Justin Herbert’s 412 passing yards and a last-minute Raiders interception that sealed Los Angeles’s comeback.
• Ahead of tonight’s games, Buck reiterated his preference for a two-man booth, citing recent comments on the challenges of three-person setups and praising Aikman for their seamless on-air rhythm.

Subheads “Bucs Stage Late Rally in Houston” “Chargers Edge Raiders in Vegas Thriller”

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