Don't worry, Stephen A. Smith ... your colleagues got your back!
The ESPN star went viral on Thursday because of his DISASTROUS pre-game analysis of the Chargers game ... which included a bunch of guys who weren't even playing.
It was a mess ... and HILARIOUS!
He mentioned Hunter Henry as a key player while noting the way he's played this year. The problem? Hunter's been out all season with a torn ACL.
Stephen also mentioned Derrick Johnson as a player to watch for the Chiefs -- despite the fact he hasn't been on the roster since 2017.