Amanda Balionis offers support to Eagles’ kicker after 'brutal' outing vs. Commanders

Amanda Balionis reacted to NFL star Jake Elliott’s performance in this week’s game. The sports broadcaster is having downtime as the festive season is around the corner. With the completion of the PGA Tour 2025 season, she has been focused on the NFL games.

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles played against the Washington Commanders. The highlight from the game, however, was the Eagles' kicker Elliott’s struggle on the field.

The NFL star missed a field goal in the first half. Amanda Balionis shared a picture of her television screen on her Instagram account, and in the caption, she shared her support for him.

“Early contender for this week’s series of ‘Who Needs a Hug’ goes to Jake Elliott, brutal,” she wrote.

Amanda Balionis offers support to Eagles’ kicker after 'brutal' outing vs. Commanders

The Eagles, however, managed to win their game against the Washington Commanders 29–18. The defending Super Bowl champions are having a phenomenal season so far, and it was their tenth win. They are leading the NFC East standings ahead of the final two matchups of the season before the playoffs.

The Eagles had a fantastic start to their new season and won their first four matches in a row, but then lost two in a row. They then again won four in a row, but then lost three straight games. In Week 15, they defeated the Las Vegas Raiders and followed that with another victory this week. They will next play against the Buffalo Bills.

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Amanda Balionis shares excitement for the upcoming golf season

Amanda Balionis is known for covering golf and the NFL for CBS Sports. The regular PGA Tour season wrapped up in August, and then players competed in the fall season events. The 2026 season will start in January.

CBS Sports had shared the list of their broadcasting team for the 2026 season, which included Amanda Balionis, along with other golf analysts.

She reshared the CBS Sports post on her Instagram account and, in the caption, reflected on her excitement for the upcoming season.

“Looking forward to a new season with the team! Welcome @johnson.wagner,” she wrote.

Amanda Balionis shares excitement for the upcoming golf season

Amanda Balionis will be joined by Jim Nantz, Trevor Immelman, Frank Nobilo, Colt Knost, Dottie Pepper, Mark Immelman, Johnson Wagner, and Andrew Catalon on the broadcasting team.

Ahead of the new season, Amanda Balionis has shared her 2025 recap. She revealed that she had traveled 104,119 miles, 42 cities, and 7 countries this year.

The 2026 PGA Tour season was initially planned to start at the Sentry Tournament, but the event was canceled. Now, the new season will start at the Sony Open in Hawaii, which will take place from January 15 to 18 at the Waialae Country Club.

Edited by Ankita Yadav