Kirk Herbstreit and Al Michaels (Photo via Amazon Prime Video)
Kirk Herbstreit made a glaring mistake on live television during the Arizona Cardinals-Seattle Seahawks “Thursday Night Football” game yesterday.

The 56-year-old Kirk Herbstreit and Al Michaels were on the call for the Week 4 NFC West clash at State Farm Stadium last night, their third “Thursday Night Football” assignment of the 2025 season.

Seattle blew a late 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, but Sam Darnold needed just three plays to set up Jason Myers’ game-winning 52-yard field goal. Seattle moved to 3-1 on the season, while Kyler Murray’s Cardinals fell to 2-2.

As the Cardinals’ offense struggled in the fourth quarter, Kirk Herbstreit compared Kyler Murray to star quarterbacks from the 2018 NFL Draft in Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. The only issue? Herbstreit incorrectly stated that Murray came from the 2018 NFL Draft and had to be corrected by Michaels.

“Look at guys in his own draft class, Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen. Those guys raise the offense, they raise everybody! The coaches, the belief! That’s the one thing that you’d love to see more of just from Kyler Murray. We know what he can do, we know how talented he is.”

Murray, of course, was the No. 1 pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. The 30-year-old Mayfield was taken first overall by the Cleveland Browns, but didn’t find hit his ceiling until landing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023.

Kirk Herbstreit Still Made A Strong Point On Kyler Murray

Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at State Farm Stadium. (Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images)

On the bright side, Kirk Herbstreit’s incorrect statement on Kyler Murray wasn’t as cringeworthy as his awkward hot mic moment during the North Carolina-TCU game on ESPN earlier this month.

But Herbstreit’s analysis of Murray is spot-on. This is his seventh season with the Cardinals, and we still haven’t seen him reach “superstar” territory. Murray looked like an MVP candidate in the first half of the 2021 season, only for Arizona to unravel in the second half before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round.

Murray still hasn’t hit 4,000 yards or 30 passing touchdowns in a single season and boasts a QB record of 38-47-1, per Pro Football Reference. And it’s not like he’s lacked a strong supporting cast, with DeAndre Hopkins, Zach Ertz, James Conner, Marquise Brown, Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. all standing out as notable playmakers he’s had the chance to work with.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dalla