Kirk Herbstreit mispronounces Quinshon Judkins' name during TNF broadcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

During Thursday Night Football, Kirk Herbstreit faced criticism for mispronouncing Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins' name as "Junkins" throughout the broadcast. This error caught the attention of viewers, who noted multiple misidentifications of players. Judkins, who contributed significantly to the game, scored his first touchdown of the season on a 2-yard run in the second quarter. The Browns are currently in the midst of a competitive game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fans expressed their frustrations on social media regarding Herbstreit's repeated mistakes and called for better preparation from broadcasters.
- •Kirk Herbstreit mispronounces Quinshon Judkins' name on Prime Video.
- •Judkins scores his first touchdown of the season.
- •Browns lead against the Steelers in a close matchup.
- •Viewer frustration over repeated name errors grows on social media.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Absurd,’ ‘He’s Gotten Like 4 Names Wrong Already’ — NFL World Fumes at Kirk Herbstreit for Blundering Browns RB’s Name on TNF Broadcast
"Thursday Night Football featured plenty of action between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, but one mistake on the broadcast became a talking point among NFL viewers. As the AFC North rivals battled, fans began noticing an issue with how one Cleveland player was being identified on the Prime Video broadcast.
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