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Amazon Prime Broadcast Misidentifies 49ers' Trent Williams During NFL Game

Broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit and Amazon Prime mistakenly identified practice squad player Nesta Jade Silvera as star offensive tackle Trent Williams, drawing criticism online.

  • During the Rams-49ers game on Thursday Night Football, Amazon Prime's broadcast mistakenly identified Nesta Jade Silvera as injured 49ers star Trent Williams.
  • Kirk Herbstreit praised Williams' impact on the team while the broadcast displayed Silvera on screen with a graphic labeling him as Williams.
  • Social media users, including NFL analysts Emmanuel Acho and Geoff Schwartz, quickly pointed out the error, with many criticizing the mix-up.
  • The broadcast eventually located the actual Trent Williams in a suite later in the game, but the mistake had already gone viral.
  • The error occurred during a tough night for the 49ers, who lost the game and faced internal turmoil after linebacker De’Vondre Campbell walked off the field mid-game.
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