The Houston Texans got the better of the LA Chargers in the first wildcard playoff game on Jan 11. Joe Mixon displayed his mettle throughout while Justin Herbert had an absolute stinker. But wait, there was something else that caught our attention. It wasn’t about a player, but of those who judged them from the booth.

Charles Davis was announcing the game on NFL on CBS, but he drew flak from viewers. The source of their angst? His perceived bias in the analysis. While presenting the game with Ian Eagle, Davis was called “lifeless” and a “blabbermouth.” But why so? In one instance, it was his inaccurate criticism of Justin Herbert for a well-placed ball that was dropped by Ladd McConkey that triggered fans. One X account, @DilboBaggins_ was quick to point out that it was McConkey who was at fault for the incompletion. “Both hands on the ball and he flat out drops it,” he added.

But Davis had plenty of other opportunities to call out Herbert. The QB’s woeful performance earned him a passer rating of 40.9 — the lowest of his career. Having thrown just three picks all through the regular season, he threw four in the wildcard game alone. One of those was a pick-six at a crucial point, helping the Titans go up 20-6 after giving up two field goals to the Chargers at the start. The early exit from the playoffs has fans questioning Herbert’s true ability, perhaps a bit more fairly than the criticism that Davis came under fire for.

Davis now lives in Florida. But the Tennessee-born former Tennessee Volunteers Safety naturally carries some extra affection for his home state. But when that comes out on national television, it can be annoying for fans of the other team or neutrals. Well, fans were not kind to him for his blooper.

Charles Davis has no enthusiasm for the Chargers’ plays

Another instance that incensed fans was a blatant lack of enthusiasm in calling a Derwin James Jr. pick in his own end zone. Davis’ lack of energy in presenting the play, which eventually overturned the Chargers safety’s potentially game-changing play after a review, irked some fans. X user, @reluctant_DMD, was full of praise for the “insane” pick and felt Davis’ announcing was “lifeless”. With the score 10-6 in favor of the Texans at the time, it certainly warranted a better reaction from the CBS presenter.

Another user, @JerseyFreshest, chimed in with the same opinion, adding “How does Davis have a job? The man is TERRIBLE”. Another fan @ShaqMitchell delivered a brutal take on Davis’ presentation, ranking him “a bottom 3 announcer.”

With the result going in favor of the Texans, however, it appears fans might soon have more from Charles Davis to complain about!