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Troy Aikman Blasts Officiating During Penalty-Heavy MNF as Broncos Rout Bengals 28–3

Aikman faulted discretionary officiating for making the game hard to watch.

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Sep 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Line judge Greg Bradley (98) picks up a penalty flag during the first half in the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Aikman said on-air he would not stay silent about the flags, declaring, "The product’s just not very good."
  • His critique followed back-to-back third‑quarter calls: an illegal blindside block on Alex Palczewski that ESPN’s rules analyst deemed correct and an ineligible man downfield on Luke Wattenberg.
  • Joe Buck cited the barrage as the 22nd flag of the night on the broadcast, though later reports varied on totals and accepteds, reflecting inconsistent counts across outlets.
  • Denver pummeled Cincinnati 28–3, with the Bengals struggling offensively without Joe Burrow as Jake Browning started in his place.
  • Media coverage and fans widely highlighted Aikman’s candor about officiating affecting the telecast, and the articles reviewed reported no immediate NFL response.