It's only Week 4 of the NFL season, but Taylor Rooks is already the talk of the league. The 34-year-old sideline reporter for Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" has fans doing double takes — and it's not just her insightful interviews that have them hooked.
Rooks, who also hosts the network's NBA studio show alongside legends Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin, recently shared a gym photo on Instagram, and the comments section went absolutely wild. "Biblical levels of gorgeous," one fan wrote. "Okay Miss Rooks," chimed in another, while a third simply declared, "Coldest reporter in the game."
It's no surprise that Rooks has cultivated such a devoted following. Her bio on Amazon reads: "Rooks is an award-winning sports journalist, known for her in-depth interviews with players, coaches, and other prominent NBA and NFL figures. She will host the NBA studio show alongside NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin, who will serve as analysts. In addition to her work with Prime Video's NBA coverage, Rooks is a features reporter for Thursday Night Football."
Before joining Amazon, Rooks spent time with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, conducting interviews for Bleacher Report and serving as a sideline reporter for NBA on TNT. She also hosts Taylor Rooks X, Bleacher Report's first show built around an individual talent.
Her popularity isn't just about looks, though. Rooks has a knack for getting athletes to open up. In a recent sit-down with Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, she asked if the skepticism he's faced from NFL fans is "fair." Watson's response was candid: "Fair? Of course, to me, I'm gonna say no. But life isn't fair, and I understand. I can accept my responsibilities and everything that I went through and feel and move forward."
Fans can catch Rooks next Thursday at AT&T Stadium, where she'll cover the showdown between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys. And if her recent social media activity is any indication, the buzz will only grow.
Rooks isn't the only sideline reporter turning heads this season. Melanie Collins also made waves with a gym selfie, proving that the sideline is as stylish as it is informative. And with the NFL season in full swing, expect more moments like these to keep fans entertained both on and off the field.
