Timing Off During Prime Broadcast

Well, the timing was, let’s just say, a bit off.

Fans of the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and football in general are getting used to “Thursday Night Football.” It usually showcases superstars like Tyreek Hill and Josh Allen. But, during an exciting matchup, a more serious topic emerged—allegations of domestic violence against Hill, and in an unusual manner.

While the Amazon Prime team was covering the AFC East rivalry game, they brought up the troubling allegations just minutes into what was a tight contest. It was an intense moment, with the game on the line, and then, bam! The crew opted to report on Hill’s situation.

Kayley Hartung, the reporter, went into detail about court documents related to allegations from Hill’s estranged wife, Kita Vaccaro. The documents described multiple instances of domestic violence, both involving Hill and claims against Vaccaro.

I can’t help but think the timing was odd, especially during such a close game. Still, I’m not against the reporting itself. It just felt a bit misplaced.

And, it seems I’m not alone in feeling this way. Viewers expressed their discomfort on social media.

Yikes: The Amazon broadcast has begun talking about Tyreek Hill’s allegations during tonight’s game.

Do strange and unusual things 😬😳pic.twitter.com/rk6oa8ukcy

As a Dolphins fan and a journalist—yes, I know, funny combination—did it have to happen with 7:17 left in a 28-21 game?

Honestly, the first or second quarter might have been more appropriate for this discussion. I just don’t get the choice to bring it up mid-game.

Amazon drops Tyreek allegations mid-game… Kill the atmosphere for fans tuned to journalism or simply football?

Prime, who randomly came from the break, decides to have a sideline reporter talk about the domestic violence case in Tyreek Hill that is under investigation.

I don’t know why I need to talk about it now; I understand it’s important, but can it not wait until after the game?

no one:

There’s absolutely no one:

Prime’s NFL: “Tyreek Hill is said to have defeated his wife 13 times.”

Is it time for the broadcast to decide to mention the Tyreek allegations? In one score game in the second half of the fourth quarter? That’s a strange choice.

Get out of a commercial break talking about the history of domestic violence at Tyreek Hill.

It feels like a strange decision. Come on, Prime, surely you can handle this better.