Al Michaels made a subtle comment, and fans think they know exactly who he was targeting. The broadcaster praised the Buffalo Bills in a way that appeared to slight the $8.43B Philadelphia Eagles franchise.

As the veteran applauded the Bills during Thursday Night Football game against the Dolphins, social media erupted with speculation that he was taking a subtle shot at the Eagles. The moment came when Michaels said, “Some teams are good but not particularly interesting. The Buffalo Bills are a great team to watch.”

Last season, the Chiefs faced criticism over alleged NFL favoritism in their 3-peat bid. But those doubts faded when the Eagles crushed them 40-22 in New Orleans. While the Chiefs earned respect for reaching a third straight Super Bowl, the Eagles drew praise for their dominance, though even that didn’t seem to impress longtime broadcaster.

However, while Al Michaels didn’t name any team outright, fans quickly connected the dots. After all, the Eagles and Chiefs are two of the most talked-about teams in the NFC and AFC.

The Eagles were 2-0 with wins of 24-20 and 20-17, solid but not flashy, making them a natural fit for Michaels’ “good but not particularly interesting” remark. Meanwhile, the Chiefs were already struggling at 0-2, so fans naturally assumed Michaels was pointing at Philadelphia.

One fan wrote on X, “Wild: Did Al Michaels just throw some serious shade at the Eagles…”, while another said, “Is Al Michaels really taking shots at the Eagles right now while talking about ‘some teams are good but not fun to watch’… it’s been Birds vs the media all week… WINNING FOOTBALL IS FUN.”

A user chimed in, “Al Michaels just said, ‘some good teams aren’t fun to watch, but the Buffalo Bills are fun to watch.’ I think he’s referring to the Eagles,” and another simply wrote, “Aka The Philadelphia Eagles.” The reaction was swift and fiery, with many fans convinced the longtime broadcaster had taken a subtle jab at Philly’s style of play.

All of this leads to one question, could Al Michaels be leaning toward the Bills this year?

With Josh Allen winning his first MVP in 2024 and Buffalo starting 2-0, they’re leading the AFC East and gaining momentum. Meanwhile, the Eagles are 2-0, the Chiefs are 0-2, and the race is shaping into a three-way battle, especially after Michaels’ recent comments stirred speculation.

Well, after the Eagles defeated the Chiefs, many NFL teams are in the competition this year.

The Ravens, Bengals, and Steelers are also in strong contention for the Super Bowl. Jalen Hurts is surely hearing the noise, but the Eagles are focused on defending their title, even as more criticism rolls in.

However, this isn’t the first time Al Michaels has taken such a hard stand in the league. He has often criticized plays and games.

Al Michaels is known for speaking his mind bluntly

Al Michaels has never been a salesman. Not in 1979. Not in 2025. And when Amazon gave him the keys to Thursday Night Football in 2022, he did not suddenly become one. That debut season was a nightmare for anyone who loves good football. Blowouts, clunkers, and one game that felt like punishment.

The week 5 game between the Colts and the Broncos ended with a 12-9 score. No touchdowns, four field goals. Al Michaels called it “farcical” on air, and America nodded. This was not just bad football. It was unwatchable. Then came the line that still echoes three years later.

“Do you want me to sell you a 20-year-old Mazda? That is what you are asking me to do.” He said it on Richard Deitsch’s podcast, but it might as well have been aimed straight at the NFL.

Herbstreit laughed. Fans roared. And Michaels? He was not joking. He was doing what no one else would, telling the league its primetime product was a lemon. Here is the kicker. Amazon backed him. No reprimands, no PR spin. They knew he was right. And maybe that moment changed everything.

Look at Thursday nights now in 2025. Eagles vs. Cowboys. Bengals vs. Chiefs. Lions vs. Packers. Real stakes, playoff implications, and ratings spikes.

The NFL stopped treating Thursday night like a dumping ground, maybe not solely because of Al Michaels, but the timing is hard to ignore. He torched the league’s weak schedule, and soon after, it quietly improved.