NFL Week 6: Top moments you might have missed
From thrilling overtime finishes, to history making plays and everything in between, Week 6 of the NFL season wasn’t lacking in the excitement department.
In addition to all the on-field drama taking place between Tottenham and Tennessee, there were also plenty of awe-inspiring, absorbing and just flat out amusing moments happening around the league.
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Here’s what had fans talking on social media:
Aaron Rogers lets Bears fans have it
After scoring the decisive touchdown in the Green Bay Packers’ 24-14 win over the Chicago Bears, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t hesitate to let the Bears fans know about it.
Rodgers was clearly heard yelling ‘I still own you’ to the Bears fans at Soldier Field, adding even more spice to the storied divisional rivalry.
“I STILL OWN YOU”
Say it with me…
Leggggggggggeeeennnnnnddddd
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/aDj7Gae1YK— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 17, 2021
BAD MAN. @AaronRodgers12
📺: #GBvsCHI on FOX
📱: NFL app pic.twitter.com/lHghsq962t— NFL (@NFL) October 17, 2021
Referee steps in to protect Tom Brady
After throwing an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady came in for some special attention from Eagles’ defensive end Derek Barnett.
A nearby referee stepped between the two players in an attempt to intervene, the only problem being the play was still live as the Eagles attempted to return the pick.
Tom Brady and Derek Barnett with a little exchange after the previous Bucs play on offense. pic.twitter.com/Z00CwgGG0e
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 15, 2021
Aussie involved in eye-catching jersey swap
Australian offensive lineman Jordan Mailata was caught making a notable jersey exchange with Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea after the pair went toe-to-toe in Tampa Bay's 28-22 victory against the Eagles.
The exchange was captured in the background of a post game interview with Leonard Fournette, as Vea struggled to remove his jersey providing some comedic value.
Someone please go help Vita Vea. 😂
(via @NFLonFOX)pic.twitter.com/2MnMamVMpL— NFL (@NFL) October 15, 2021
Jordan Mailata and Vita Vea are exchanging jerseys in what must be the largest jersey swap of all time.
700lbs of swapping.— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) October 15, 2021
Ravens grab photo for the mantle piece
The Baltimore Ravens were caught celebrating their 34-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers with a neatly orchestrated team photo on the sideline.
There were still two minutes remaining in the contest, but with the game well and truly out of the Chargers’ reach, kicker Justin Tucker took on the role of photographer as the Ravens collected a nice souvenir of their fifth win of the season.
Picture day in Baltimore 📷 #RavensFlock
📺: #LACvsBAL on CBS
📱: NFL app pic.twitter.com/LUzfpjzNIx— NFL (@NFL) October 17, 2021
Patrick Mahomes’ mum chimes in on interception
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw two interceptions in the Chiefs’ 31-13 win over Washington Football Team, but it was the first of the pair that prompted an interesting reaction from one onlooker on Twitter.
Mahomes’ mum Randi felt the pick, which deflected off the hands of Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill right into the hands of Washington's Kendall Fuller, should’ve been considered a fumble instead.
Ok PEOPLE that should not be an interception on the QB… that should be a fumble or anything else.. just putting it out there.. GO CHIEFS..
— Randi Mahomes (@tootgail) October 17, 2021
That bounced off of Tyreek Hill, but Mahomes now has his 7th interception of the 2021 season.
He had 6 all of last year. pic.twitter.com/AKWNAZugAg— Ben Heisler (@bennyheis) October 17, 2021
Injured Russell Wilson raises eyebrows
Russell Wilson didn’t suit up in the Seattle Seahawks’ 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a finger injury, but that didn’t stop the Seahawks’ quarterback going through an elaborate pre-game routine.
Wilson ran his own imaginary two-minute drill prior to kick-off, featuring everything from make-believe huddles to play calls.
Russell Wilson, on IR for the first time in his career, is on the field running a mock 2-minute drive by himself during pregame warmups. Calling/changing plays at the line of scrimmage and all. pic.twitter.com/3bJ6jGt873
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) October 17, 2021
I love Mr. Unlimited just as much as the next guy but Sir…Get tf outta the fake huddle 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/uSuYO4xgC1
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) October 18, 2021
Jamal Adams proclaims himself ‘best in the nation’
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams used his Sunday Night Football player introduction to announce himself as the ‘best in the nation’.
The irony in this statement, as pointed out by Barstool Sports on Twitter, is that the graphic accompanying Adams’ introduction actually ranked him as the 62nd best safety in the NFL.
Tough to call yourself best in the nation when it says “62 out of 85” on your graphic.
Massive L for Blitz Boy pic.twitter.com/udhDaRHGKu— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 18, 2021
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