Rex Ryan on ‘Get Up’ (Photo via ESPN)
ESPN analyst Rex Ryan is taking heat on social media after referring to Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado as a “homeboy” during Monday’s episode of ‘Get Up’.

Demercado made a costly mistake during the Cardinals’ loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans on Sunday, helping his own team snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Arizona was up 21-6 with just under 13 minutes left in the fourth quarter when he took off on a clear run to the end zone from 72 yards, but dropped the ball in celebration before crossing the line. The ball rolled into the end zone and out of bounds, resulting in a fumble and touchback, wiping out what would have been one of the plays of the weekend.

Instead of going up 28-6, the Cardinals threw the Titans a lifeline that saw them score 16 unanswered points and lead to accusations game manipulation.

Mind you, this is just a week after Adonai Mitchell cost the Indianapolis Colts a win by celebrating before crossing the line and fumbling the football for a touchback.

Rex Ryan Criticized Over Curious Reference

Oct 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images)
Ryan discussed the play during ‘Get Up’ on Monday and referred to Demercado by the aforementioned name.

Check him out in the video below:

The reference triggered some pushback in the comments, though some users thought there was nothing offensive about a White analyst using the term to refer to a Black player.

“Rex Ryan IMO isn’t a competent analyst on ESPN Get Up show. All he does is demoralize & speaks very disrespectful about BLACK players in the NFL,” someone wrote.

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“What are we doing @espn,” another asked.

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“They just care about clicks and views,” someone claimed.

As if Demercado’s blunder wasn’t bizarre enough, the Titans capitalized on a fumble recovery in the end zone after a Cards interception, having scored a TD after the initial fumble.

Joey Slye won it with a late field goal, which put Tennessee in the wins column for the first time this season.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was visibly irate on the sideline but later claimed it’s never about a single play.

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 Dallas.