Erin Andrews has had a week she would probably rather forget on the sideline — and she has been refreshingly honest about it. The veteran FOX Sports reporter has been front and centre of NFL coverage again this season, working alongside Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, and Tom Rinaldi, and her latest news has ranged from a difficult night in Detroit to a lighter moment with a fellow broadcaster’s family. Here is what has actually been happening with Andrews over the past few days.
A Halftime Report That Went Wrong in Detroit
The story started on October 25, when Andrews was on the call for the Detroit Lions’ win over the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. On the latest episode of her podcast, Calm Down with Erin and Charissa, which she co-hosts with Charissa Thompson, Andrews admitted her halftime report did not go the way she wanted. She explained that the set-up at Ford Field is unlike any other stadium because of a long ramp, and by the time she went on air she was completely out of breath.
Andrews did not hide how she felt about it. She described the moment as embarrassing and said she was frustrated with herself, calling the report “inappropriate” by her own high standards. She also reflected on how her broadcast partner Tom Brady reacted with empathy on air — a small kindness that clearly meant a lot in an uncomfortable moment.
Back on the Sideline the Following Sunday
Rather than dwell on it, Andrews was straight back at work the following Sunday, November 1, covering the Detroit Lions against the Minnesota Vikings on FOX. Reports ahead of the game framed it as a chance to redeem herself after the Detroit trip, and Andrews herself has spoken about treating the difficult night as a learning experience. It is a reminder of how unforgiving live television can be: one breathless minute, in front of millions, and the whole week becomes about it.
The Demanding Side of the NFL Schedule
Andrews has also been open recently about the physical toll of the weekly NFL grind. On her podcast, she described late nights — sometimes not getting to bed until around 1:25 a.m. — and the constant airport scrambles between games. She was quick to stress that she is not unwell, but she admitted she is finding the pace hard at times: “I’m struggling. I’ll be okay. I’m struggling. I’m not sick, though.”
It is a rare glimpse behind the polished sideline image. Andrews has been with FOX since 2012, after leaving ESPN, and her autumn calendar leaves little room to rest between Sundays. Stories of security checks holding up her bags and boarding calls already reaching later zones have become part of the weekly routine.
A Lighter Moment: The Mahomes Family Halloween
Not all of Andrews’ latest news has been about work stress. On November 2, she joined fans reacting to Brittany Mahomes’ Halloween post, in which the Mahomes family dressed in a coordinated “Toy Story” theme — Patrick Mahomes as Buzz Lightyear, Brittany as Jessie, and their children as Woody, the three-eyed alien, and Barbie. Andrews’ two-word comment, “This crew,” stood out among the replies and underlined her friendship with the family.
Andrews has often sent merchandise from her women’s fan-apparel brand, WEAR by Erin Andrews, to Brittany Mahomes, and the two have publicly supported each other’s work. It was a small, warm moment after a tough week — and a reminder that Andrews’ off-air life is just as closely followed as her broadcasts.
What Comes Next for Erin Andrews
With the NFL season in full swing, Andrews will remain a fixture of FOX’s Sunday coverage for the rest of the campaign. Fans can expect her usual mix of sideline reporting, injury updates, and candid podcast conversations with Thompson — including, no doubt, a few more honest reflections on the moments that do not go to plan. If the past week proved anything, it is that Andrews would rather own a bad night than pretend it did not happen, and that honesty is a big part of why viewers keep rooting for her.
For more celebrity news and updates, visit the Celebrity Hub homepage.