NFL fans were not happy with Al Michaels’s call during the go-ahead touchdown from Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk on Thursday Night Football against the Saints.
Kirk gave Jacksonville a late lead in the fourth quarter after taking a pass from Trevor Lawrence 44 yards for a score. The Jaguars receiver ran along the sideline during the play, though he never appeared close to stepping out of bounds.
Michaels, however, wasn’t so sure about whether the 26-year-old had actually scored.
“Christian Kirk inside the 20 he goes, and Christian Kirk takes the ball all the way to about the one-yard line,” said Michaels.
It was quickly confirmed to be a touchdown for the Jaguars wide receiver, and football fans voiced their confusion over Michaels’s call, while also criticizing his lack of enthusiasm.
Christian Kirk is fast and the Jaguars have the lead 💯#JAXvsNO on Prime Video
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2023
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how...the hell... did ... Al Michaels think Christian Kirk was out of bounds at the 12 yard line?????
— Tyler Conway (@jtylerconway) October 20, 2023
the man was never near the sideline lmao
How did Al Michaels see anything other than a touchdown there?
— Black&Teal (@BLACKandTEAL) October 20, 2023
Ay man, Al Michaels is the GOAT. Legend. But it might be time…. The lack of enthusiasm on these massive calls is wild.
— Football Chopz (@Pchopz_) October 20, 2023
How did Al Michaels think Kirk stepped out of bounds? It wasn't close.
— M.G. (@MarcasG) October 20, 2023
Good lord Al Michaels is so washed. That touchdown “call” should be his last one. Brutal.
— Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) October 20, 2023
Al Michaels talking in black and white
— Jae (@jae_davisss) October 20, 2023
Al Michaels needs to retire dawg, Christian Kirk scores a walk in TD and he says they’re spotting him at the 1 💀
— yul 🃏 (@siryungyul) October 20, 2023
How did Al Michaels think that wasn’t a touchdown? My God.
— Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) October 20, 2023
Al Michaels might not even know what a touchdown looks like anymore 😬
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) October 20, 2023
Why did Al Michaels think Christian Kirk went out on the 1-yard line?
— Scott Davis (@scottmdavis) October 20, 2023
Kirk’s touchdown proved to be the winning score, as Jacksonville improved to 5–2 on the year with a 31–24 victory.
