Kirk Herbstreit had an awkward moment on ‘Thursday Night Football’ that social media couldn’t ignore. The renowned commentator mixed up a 49ers player during a live broadcast, leading to a frenzy online.
- During the first quarter of the 49ers versus Rams game, Herbstreit misidentified Trent Williams on live TV.
- Cameras zoomed in on Nesta Jade Silvera, but Herbstreit confidently announced it was Williams.
- To add to the confusion, a graphic on-screen also wrongly identified Williams during the broadcast.
- Fans and former players, like Emmanuel Acho and Geoff Schwartz, were quick to call out the mistake online.
Kirk Herbstreit, a familiar voice on ‘Thursday Night Football’, found himself in a sticky situation when he mistakenly identified a 49ers player on-air. The gaffe happened during the first quarter of the 49ers and Rams matchup. Herbstreit pointed out Trent Williams, a vital part of the team’s offensive line, only it wasn’t him on-screen.
As cameras focused on another player, Nesta Jade Silvera, Herbstreit proclaimed, “There’s Trent Williams, who’s a big part of the grit of that offensive line.” Meanwhile, viewers likely noticed a graphic pop-up identifying the player as Williams, adding to the blunder. Fans were quick to express their irritation, with social media becoming a flood of comments and memes about the mix-up.
Not missing a beat, Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL player, chimed in online, “Ummmm Thursday night football, that black man is NOT Trent Williams. I repeat, wrong black guy.” His sentiments were echoed by others like ex-Chiefs O-lineman Geoff Schwartz, who jokingly noted, “Trent Williams looks different,” along with a crying emoji. It was a statement that captured the embarrassing moment perfectly.
Although it was an awkward moment for Herbstreit and Prime Video, they managed to locate the real Trent Williams later in the game. The duo, however, has yet to comment on the incident, leaving fans to speculate on what went wrong.
It was an unforgettable episode for Kirk Herbstreit, showing that even seasoned pros can have a slip-up.
