“Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” Once upon a time, these words electrified the sports world. Now, fans are wondering if it’s a miracle Al Michaels can still call a game accurately after his Bo Nix Draft debacle.

Thursday night’s Broncos vs. Saints matchup should’ve been just another notch in Al Michaels’ storied broadcasting belt. Instead, it became a showcase of fumbled facts that left NFL diehards scratching their heads. Before the first snap, Michaels dropped a verbal fumble that sent Twitter into a frenzy.

“Bo Nix, the 6th overall pick,” Michaels declared confidently. One problem: The former Oregon quarterback was the 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft. Oops!

Fans didn’t hold back. “The football has left him. Truly tragic,” one viewer lamented. Another didn’t mince words: “Al Michaels already butchered before the first play of scrimmage… Man retire already.”

This gaffe wasn’t just a one-off. Later in the broadcast, Michaels reportedly called Cesar Ruiz the Saints’ ‘best lineman,’ leaving fans baffled. The mistakes piled up faster than a Drew Brees touchdown drive.

For a man who’s been the voice of the NFL since 1971 – that’s 53 years of play-by-play magic – these slip-ups hit hard. Michaels, now 79, has called some of sports’ greatest moments. He’s got a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and five Sports Emmy Awards to prove it.

But Father Time is undefeated, even against broadcasting legends. As reported by Fox News on October 3, 2024, Michaels recently defended his commentary style on ‘The Pat McAfee Show.‘ “I don’t scream the game at you. I don’t holler the game at you,” he said. Maybe not, Al, but fans are starting to holler at you and the hefty payday doesn’t give any excuses.

Is the price tag worth the miscues?

Here’s a number that might make you spit out your beer: $14 to $16 million. That’s what Amazon is shelling out annually for Michaels to call ‘Thursday Night Football’ games. It’s part of a three-year deal signed in March 2022, as reported by Fox News.

For that kind of cash, you’d expect pinpoint accuracy. Instead, fans are getting play-by-play that sometimes feels like it’s coming from a parallel universe. “Did Al Michaels call Cesar Ruiz their best o-lineman lmfaoooo????” one bewildered viewer tweeted.

Michaels’ defense? He’s sticking to his guns. “You have to save it for the moments,” he told McAfee, comparing his style to greats like Pat Summerall. But when those moments come, and you’re calling the wrong draft pick or misidentifying key players, what are you saving exactly?

According to a May 2024 report, Michael’s net worth stood at $40 million before his Amazon payday. With his current contract, he’s set to rake in another $45 to $48 million. That’s quarterback money for a man who’s supposed to be telling us what the quarterback is doing.

The question now isn’t just about Michaels’ legacy – it’s about value. Are viewers getting their money’s worth? As one fan put it during the Broncos–Saints debacle, “Did Al Michaels just call Ruiz our best lineman????” It’s the kind of mistake that makes you wonder if Amazon’s millions might be better spent elsewhere.

For now, Michaels is still in the booth, still collecting those hefty checks. But as the miscues mount and the criticism grows louder, one has to wonder: How long before Amazon decides it’s time for a new miracle worker behind the mic?