FOX Faces Criticism After Repeated Audio Failures

FOX's Week 7 telecast of the New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers experienced major audio failures that briefly cut sound and returned muffled, crackly audio, prompting viewers to compare the feed to vintage AM radio. The problems occurred amid a recent booth reshuffle following Mark Sanchez's exit, with Mark Schlereth and Chris Myers filling in, and critics say the failures reflect wider production breakdowns rather than on‑air talent. It was reportedly the second straight week of FOX technical malfunctions, following audio cutouts, video freezes and an on‑air “I can't hear the producer” remark during the Jacksonville–Seattle game. Chris Myers apologized on‑air, the audio was restored after a commercial break, and the NFL's Red Zone briefly overlaid its coverage while social media erupted with jokes and criticism about FOX's production values.