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Strange noise interrupts Fox broadcast of Seahawks and Titans game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Strange noise interrupts Fox broadcast of Seahawks and Titans game

Summary

During a preseason game between the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans aired on Fox, a peculiar noise resembling a fart caught viewers' attention in the broadcast booth. Commentators Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma were discussing the competition among Titans' wide receivers when the noise interrupted. The incident, referred to as 'Fartgate,' raised questions about the source of the sound, with speculation ranging from a microphone malfunction to possible interference from production staff. Discussions around the event are dominating reactions despite the game being just a preseason matchup.

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By the Numbers

•The game aired on Fox this Sunday night.
•The interruption occurred late in the second quarter.
•Vilma was discussing Titans' receiver Chimere Dike when the noise happened.
•Viewers have humorously termed the incident 'Fartgate.'
•No official statement has been made regarding the source of the noise.

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What they're saying

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The NFL is back, and while the games don’t mean much yet, we might already have our best fart gate of the season. The Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans were featured in a nationally televised game on Fox Sunday night. Usually, the biggest debate to come from a preseason game has to do with a…
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