“And They Wonder Why Ratings Are Down”: ESPN Host Completely Embarrasses Herself With Shedeur Sanders Gaffe During Druski Interview On Live TV

“And They Wonder Why Ratings Are Down”: ESPN Host Completely Embarrasses Herself With Shedeur Sanders Gaffe During Druski Interview On Live TV
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ESPN’s Monica McNutt had quite the blunder on Friday’s episode of “First Take”, believing that Druski (pictured above in blue) was wearing a Shedeur Sanders jersey.

As every football fan knows, the Cleveland Browns’ jersey colors are orange, brown and white. There are no blue color schemes whatsoever. Druski’s jersey is, obviously, that of Detroit Lions legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders.

Druski appeared as a special guest alongside McNutt and Stephen A. Smith on yesterday’s episode of “First Take.” During the introduction, McNutt commented on Druski’s jersey, stating that it tied “into Shedeur Sanders.”

Smith and Druski had to correct McNutt awkwardly, telling her it was Barry Sanders’ jersey.

ESPN’s Monica McNutt confused Druski’s Barry Sanders jersey for a Shedeur Sanders jersey:

“The jersey, obviously this ties to one Shedeur Sanders.” 🤦‍♂️

And they wonder why ratings are down…

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— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) August 16, 2025

At least McNutt’s mistake wasn’t as humiliating as ESPN’s 2025 NBA Draft blunder, when they introduced No. 1, pick Cooper Flagg but instead put the cameras on Dylan Harper.

The 23-year-old Sanders has been one of the top early preseason storylines, following an excellent debut that saw him throw two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers last week.

Unfortunately, Shedeur Sanders is missing today’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to an oblique injury he suffered in practice.

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