by: Nick Geddes 57 minutes ago NickGeddesNews
Troy Aikman is not impressed by what he’s seen during the Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup between the Denver Broncos (1-2) and Cincinnati Bengals (2-1). It’s been a penalty-filled contest with both teams playing undisciplined football.
After the 21st penalty of the night, just past the halfway point of the third quarter, Aikman didn’t hold back on the ESPN broadcast. He has certainly called better games throughout his career.
“I’m not gonna keep my mouth shut. That’s a good call. Just not a necessary call,” Aikman said. “… Nothing brings a broadcast to a screeching halt more than these yellow flags.”
“I’m not gonna keep my mouth shut. That’s a good call. Just not a necessary call.”
“Nothing brings a broadcast to a screeching halt more than these yellow flags.”
“The product’s just not very good. I’m gonna be honest…I mean, this is ridiculous.”
– Troy Aikman pic.twitter.com/8pErfB34T2
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) September 30, 2025
Two plays later, an ineligible player down field penalty was called. That was penalty No. 22. Aikman took his criticism even further.
“The product is just not very good, I’m gonna be honest,” Aikman said. “Just not very good. I mean, this is ridiculous.”