After 19 years at the helm of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin has seen his fair share of AFC North battles—114 of them, to be exact. But when he steps into the analyst booth for NBC's Football Night in America this season, his first encounter with a division rival won't come until Week 5.
That moment arrives on October 11, when the Baltimore Ravens travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. For Tomlin, it's a homecoming of sorts in the broadcast booth, marking his fifth game as an analyst. But make no mistake: this isn't just another matchup on the schedule.
As discussed on Thursday's PFT Live, Tomlin's insights on Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson promise to be appointment viewing. During a recent FNIA planning meeting, Tomlin spent just a few minutes breaking down what makes defending Jackson such a unique challenge—and what the dual-threat signal-caller needs to refine as he approaches his 30th birthday.
The room was captivated. And if you're a fan of football analysis—or just love hearing one of the game's sharpest minds break down elite talent—you won't want to miss what he has to say during that pregame show. It's a rare chance to see a legendary coach dissect a division rival from a whole new angle.
