Melanie Collins had the opportunity to cover one of the most dominant NFL performances of the season on Sunday, and her presence on the sideline didn’t go unnoticed—both for her reporting and her striking fashion choice.
Collins was in Detroit for the Lions’ commanding 52-6 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. With the win, the Lions improved to a 9-1 record, maintaining their lead as the top overall seed in the NFC. Quarterback Jared Goff put on a show, throwing for 412 yards and four touchdowns, two of which found star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The Lions’ run game also delivered, with David Montgomery scoring twice and Jahmyr Gibbs adding another touchdown to cap off the dominant performance.
On Monday, Collins took to social media to share highlights from her workday, including postgame shots of her interviewing Goff on the field. Her enthusiasm for the game was clear in her caption: “Had a front row seat to 644 yards of total offense and the best offensive performance in @detroitlionsnfl history! #Week11,” Collins wrote.
However, it wasn’t just her reporting that caught fans’ attention—Collins’ outfit for the game turned plenty of heads. The Penn State alum opted for a sleek, dark blue all-denim ensemble, which sparked a wave of admiration from fans and fellow media members alike.
“LOVE this suit!! (And you!) ?,” wrote Collins’ CBS colleague Aditi Kinkhabwala in response to her post.
“This fit!!!!!!” added NFL Network’s Bridget Condon, sharing her excitement over the look.
“This SUIT and YOU!!!! ???,” chimed in broadcaster Natalie Kalibat Witten, while another commenter praised the ensemble, writing, “Oooo need this outfit link! Perfection ????.”
“Awesome photos!! Lovely outfit!!????????????,” a fifth commenter added, emphasizing how much they loved both her photos and her style.
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Collins has been a part of CBS Sports for several years now, steadily building a reputation for her professionalism and sharp sideline coverage.
Before joining CBS, she worked at Yahoo Sports, covering major events like the Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and the NCAA Tournament—establishing herself as a versatile journalist with a passion for sports at every level.
Beyond her work on the sidelines, Collins has another passion: interior design. When she’s not reporting from NFL games or interviewing players, she runs an interior design business, keeping her schedule busy and her creativity flowing.
It’s clear that whether she’s on camera or curating home spaces, Collins brings her unique sense of style and dedication to everything she does.
This weekend, Collins will be back on the sidelines with her broadcast teammates Kevin Harlan and Trent Green as they head to Las Vegas for the highly-anticipated AFC West matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos.
The Broncos, currently at 6-5, are determined to snap a playoff drought that dates back to 2015, and find themselves in the thick of the hunt for an AFC wild card berth.
Kickoff for the Raiders-Broncos matchup is set for 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS, with Collins ready to bring fans all the latest updates from the field.
