Spero Dedes Captures Bears & Bengals Roller Coaster in TD Calls

This past weekend’s Bears-Bengals game was an absolute roller coaster, with three touchdowns in the final 1:43 of the fourth quarter. While fans don’t watch games for the broadcasters, a great call can definitely enhance the overall experience, and CBS’s Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta did just that.

Dedes kept his cool when Cincinnati scored to cut the lead to 41-35, as it seemed like the game was over. But things took a dramatic turn when the Bengals recovered the onside kick and scored again to take the lead with only 54 seconds remaining. The excitement peaked with the game-winning touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to tight end Colston Loveland, with Dedes and Archuleta perfectly capturing the absurdity of the moment.

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While many appreciate the addition of rules analysts in sports broadcasts, there have been instances where they’ve added confusion rather than clarity. Both Fox’s MLB rules analyst, Mark Carlson, and CBS’s Gene Steratore faced criticism this past weekend for inaccurate calls during live broadcasts.

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