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Troy Aikman faces criticism for attributing Broncos fumbles to humidity

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:12 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Troy Aikman faces criticism for attributing Broncos fumbles to humidity

Summary

During Monday night's game at Arrowhead Stadium, Troy Aikman attributed the Denver Broncos' fumble issues to the humid conditions. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix fumbled three times, contributing to a 31-10 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. Aikman's comments received backlash from viewers, who felt he was making excuses for Nix. Despite the humidity, the Broncos' performance was subpar, as they managed only 176 total yards and struggled to control the football throughout the game.

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•Troy Aikman linked Broncos' fumbles to humidity in Kansas City.
•Bo Nix had three fumbles during the game, one lost.
•Denver managed just 176 total yards against Kansas City.
•Kansas City outgained Denver 392-176 and controlled possession.
•The Broncos lost 31-10 in their season opener.

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5:12 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This Can’t Keep Happening,’ ‘Stop Making Excuses for Bo Nix’ — Troy Aikman Faces Backlash for Blaming Broncos QB’s Fumbles on the Weather

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By the time Denver Broncos’ ball-security problems became one of the defining stories of Monday night, Troy Aikman had another factor on his mind: the conditions at Arrowhead Stadium. The ESPN analyst, who was calling the game, repeatedly pointed to the humidity as the Broncos struggled to handle the football against the Chiefs, and viewers quickly decided they had heard enough.
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Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 5:12 AM
‘This Can’t Keep Happening,’ ‘Stop Making Excuses for Bo Nix’ — Troy Aikman Faces Backlash for Blaming Broncos QB’s Fumbles on the Weather
By the time Denver Broncos’ ball-security problems became one of the defining stories of Monday night, Troy Aikman had another factor on his mind: the conditions at Arrowhead Stadium. The ESPN analyst, who was calling the game, repeatedly pointed to the humidity as the Broncos struggled to handle the football against the Chiefs, and viewers quickly decided they had heard enough.

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