CBS star criticizes Michael Strahan in Lamar analysis without intending a shot

Nate Burleson's hilarious commentary about Michael Strahan left JJ Watt in stitches during pregame segment before Chiefs-Ravens AFC Championship game.

During a pregame segment before the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens, CBS Sports analyst Nate Burleson made a humorous comment that left JJ Watt in stitches. Burleson, alongside other NFL analysts, discussed the threat Lamar Jackson posed to the Chiefs defense. He emphasized the need for the Chiefs to be disciplined in order to stop the dual-threat Ravens quarterback from scoring. Burleson used a funny analogy, comparing the small gap that Jackson needs to make a big play to the size of Michael Strahan. He quickly clarified that he didn't mean to offend the retired defensive end, expressing his love for Strahan. However, the remark left JJ Watt in hysterics, prompting him to ask if it was indeed not a shot at Strahan. The exchange between Burleson and Watt was widely shared and laughed about by NFL fans on social media. Overall, the segment provided some lighthearted entertainment before the highly anticipated game.

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