Sunday Night Football returns to NBC on Sunday night and the most-watched TV program in America is getting a companion show. Peacock Sunday Night Final debuts on the Peacock streaming service immediately following all of the week one action on Sunday.
NBC tapped Kathryn Tappen and Chris Simms to host the whip-around show that features highlights, storylines, and much more from all of the NFL games each week. Football Night in America commentators Mike Tirico, Tony Dungy, Drew Brees, Rodney Harrison, and Jac Collinsworth are providing recaps and insights on the show as well.
Tappen is a versatile host for NBC, hosting and reporting at events like the Olympics, Super Bowl, NFL Kickoff, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Notre Dame Football.
“I am honored to join Chris and this cast of the best voices and opinions in the NFL. The producers of our Peacock show have created a fun and energized format that plays into all of our personalities,” Tappen said in a press release. “To get the opportunity to wrap up the most-watched day of the week in the NFL is going to be a blast!”
Simms followed in his father’s footsteps on his way to playing quarterback in the NFL during the 2000s. He now analyzes the game for NBC on Football Night in America, Pro Football Talk with Mike Florio, and the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast.
“Kathryn and I have the privilege of wrapping up the NFL day each week with the best team in the business,” Simms said. “From on-site interviews to highlights to breaking down the film, I’m excited to bring even more NFL content to Peacock viewers.”
NBC is also streaming Football Night in America on Peacock this season. The 2021 NFL campaign has arrived, and NBC made sure they cover the league from all angles on their available platforms.