Most fans think of Troy Aikman as the steady, insightful Hall of Famer who breaks down games on Monday Night Football. But during Week 3’s Baltimore Ravens vs. Detroit Lions matchup on September 22, 2025, he showed a different side, dropping a lighthearted moment that had viewers laughing instead of just listening to his usual sharp analysis.

The first moment came during the second quarter when Aikman and Joe Buck were discussing Lions tight end Sam Laporta. Buck praised Iowa’s history of producing excellent tight ends, and Aikman agreed. Although the agreement came with a side of Southern charm. “Sam Laporta is on that long list of Iowa tight ends that have come into the National Football League and just been outstanding,” Buck said. “Yeah, they have,” Aikman replied with a Southern accent. “Whatever is in the water there, boy, they are raising them some good tight ends. No doubt about that.”

Buck couldn’t resist teasing him. “Look at you going country on me,” he joked, mimicking his thick country accent. “Look at them good tight ends, baby.” Aikman laughed, acknowledging his roots. “I think the Henryetta in me was coming out there, Joe,” he said, referring to the small Oklahoma town where he spent much of his childhood. But the humor didn’t stop there.

Later in the second quarter, Aikman’s accent returned, this time more intentionally, when discussing a Lions play. “He did good,” Aikman said, highlighting a touchdown-saving tackle by Lions kicker Jake Bates. “Hey, whatever it takes to get him on the ground.” Buck added, “Well, he’s a former brick salesman in Houston, Tomball, Texas.”

And then there was Aikman’s memorable line about Lions head coach Dan Campbell, which quickly went viral, “He’s got big onions. I mean, this is a bold move.” The quote, shared by Awful Announcing on X, came just before the Lions picked up a crucial first down on a fourth-and-1. His funny broadcasting forced the fans to wonder if he was in his right senses. And everyone started popping the same question.

Fans reveal their curiosity about Troy Aikman

Troy Aikman’s call of the Lions vs. Ravens game was supposed to be business as usual. Instead, it turned into a night where fans couldn’t stop speculating about what was going on with the Hall of Famer in the booth. Social media lit up with theories, jokes, and even genuine concerns.

One of the most common reactions came from fans who simply couldn’t believe how loose and casual Aikman sounded. “Is Troy Aikman s—faced?” one fan posted while half-joking. Aikman’s Southern accent and relaxed delivery were unlike his usual polished style. Others took it even further.

“Troy Aikman gotta be drunk,” another fan wrote, suggesting that only a few drinks could explain lines like “He’s got big onions.” These comments were said with a wink; of course, viewers weren’t actually accusing Aikman of being tipsy, just pointing out how unfiltered he sounded. A few fans went from humor to concern. “Is Troy Aikman having a stroke?” one tweet read. While most saw it as a joke, it showed just how unusual his delivery felt to longtime viewers.

Then some used the moment to criticize Aikman’s entire broadcasting career. “Troy Aikman hasn’t said anything insightful in his 20 years in the booth,” one fan declared. Nevertheless, Aikman showed on Monday night that his charm goes beyond X’s and O’s. Fans weren’t just locked into his analysis; they were buzzing about his personality. The line that kept popping up was blunt and hilarious: “Is Troy Aikman drunk?”

Well, it wasn’t criticism, it was proof people were hooked. He wasn’t just calling a game; he was stealing the show, turning into the main character and leaving everyone still talking about him well after the final whistle. A good strategy, though!