ESPN Switches Monday Night Football Down and Distance Graphic After Twitter Backlash

With the return of Monday Night Football was also the debut on a new yellow down and distance graphic that had football fans talking.

NFL fans on Twitter immediately voiced their opinions about the graphic that resembled a penalty flag had been thrown on every play.

Ricky Henne on Twitter
Dear ESPN, Literally any - ANY - color other than yellow is cool for down and distance. Signed, Football Fans Everywhere

Mike Hawkins on Twitter
@espn ditch the yellow down and distance graphic color. C'mon man. #mondaynightfootball https://t.co/g6iEtybMDX

Riley McAtee on Twitter
@espn please take this yellow-green down-and-distance color and throw it into the ocean. It looks like a flag

ESPN heard the feedback and changed the graphic before the start of the second half.

bill hofheimer on Twitter
Our ESPN production team is aware of the feedback on the #MNF down and distance graphic. We have called an audible and adjusted for the 2nd half of #HOUvsNO and for the #DENvsOAK game to follow. New look pictured here.

Adam Schefter on Twitter
Breaking: ESPN is switching away from the new Down-And-Distance graphic it debuted in the first half of Monday Night Football. ESPN heard the fans' feedback and acted, quick.

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