The Jaguars had no business winning on Sunday. All the Chargers had to do was run the ball a few times and take their W. Instead, Austin Ekeler fumbled after what was otherwise the game of his life, and the Jaguars taunted them all the way to a victory.
The Jaguars taunted their way to a win and 6 other things we loved about Week 10 in the NFL
Adrian Clayborn had a career game, and the Vikings are still owning group celebrations.
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The game had a wild ending that you can read about here, but we’re going to focus on the Jaguars openly throwing hella shade on the Chargers, because that’s what’s really important.
First, Marqise Lee was interfered with by the Chargers defensive backs. A penalty flag was thrown, prompting Lee to dance in the direction of Tre Boston:
It wasn’t a very loud or vibrant mimic-y dance either. It was a smooth back-and-forth sway that also said, “Yeah, son. How about that?” But of course, Blake Bortles would blow it by throwing an interception. Because even though the Jags have all the potential in the world, No. 5 is still the quarterback. That’s one of the NFL’s greatest ongoing tragedies.
That stout Jaguars defense did what it does (carry the team) and forced a punt. Josh Lambo got a field goal to tie it and send it to overtime. Then we got more taunting fun.
Philip Rivers, thrower of many yards, touchdowns, and father of tons of kids, threw an interception. A.J. Bouye was going to stunt on him, because he knew they were going to munch on one of those rich, savory Ws.
It didn’t stop there, because what’s a win full of delicious taunting without some revenge on the side? The Chargers cut Lambo earlier this year, and not only did he send the game to overtime, but he also kicked the game-winner.
This is some very good, “take that, suckas” celebrating for a kicker. Look at the freakin’ slide — majestic:
The only question I have about all the badass-ery that went on at the end of that game is that the Jaguars celebration song was “Sweet Home Alabama.” Fix that, yo.
Note: Apparently it’s because Lynyrd Skynyrd is from Jacksonville!
Adrian Clayborn got to know Dak Prescott very well
While everybody was sweating over Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension, the biggest absence for the Cowboys on Sunday was Tyron Smith. Smith is arguably the best left tackle in football, and “America’s Game of the Week” between the Cowboys and Falcons proved that.
Smith’s replacement, Chaz Green, got torched for five — yes F I V E — sacks by Adrian Clayborn. He got benched, and Clayborn got himself another to make it six. Only two other players have gotten six sacks in a game.
Grady Jarrett summed things up pretty well for how Clayborn’s phone might have looked after the game:
After Smith’s backup gave up practice squad player-type numbers, he really shouldn’t play until he’s the highest paid player in the league. He’s never going to have more leverage.
Hop out the frog and leap
The Vikings actually won a game with offense! After an Adam Thielen touchdown, the team lined up for a game of leapfrog, topping its game of duck, duck, goose from earlier this season. (I’m not calling that classic children’s game duck, duck, grey duck. Get lost.).
Folks, if you haven’t learned by now — every good group celebration is going to be in this-here post on a weekly basis. Football is good; group celebrations that make the opposing defense look like chumps are better.
Also, you’re out of your mind if you thought I wasn’t going to use a chance to slip a “Takeoff” lyric into this post at some point.
THE STEELERS DON’T GIVE A SH*T!
They might not be the best team in the league (at least after Sunday’s showing), but they are the most fun.
When I first saw this, I thought they were just being weird:
As it turns out, they were re-enacting the fight between A.J. Green and Jalen Ramsey. It made total sense after seeing the hug-like takedown by the neck that is assuredly uncomfortable.
I’ll let JuJu explain it:
But it doesn’t stop there! In the fourth quarter, JuJu Smith-Schuster celebrated a first down with the coolest celebration for a first down you’ll see.
Look at the combination of concentration and grace on this bad boy:
If that doesn’t impress you, I would like to introduce you to the most matter-of-fact timeout of all time:
There’s not a head coach in the NFL with more sauce than Mike Tomlin.
I’m not a Steelers fan, but I never miss an opportunity to catch a game. These guys are the one team in the league that draw my attention every Sunday.
“Generic-brand Odell Beckham Jr.” with a catch of the year candidate
All Maurice Harris is missing is a frohawk dyed blonde, and you would have thought Washington made a trade for OBJ.
Matched up with the Vikings’ Trae Waynes, Harris reached out with one hand, as Kirk Cousins’ pass fell gently into his fingertips:
YOU LIKE THAT!
I’m not crying, you’re crying
Teddy Bridgewater was suited up in a Vikings uniform and on the sideline for the first time since 2015 — and it was an emotional moment for him:
Case Keenum is still rocking with the Vikings offense after a four-touchdown afternoon against Washington, but it’ll be a great moment when we see Teddy B slangin’ the pigskin once again.
While we’re here, let’s rank Teddys:
Leave omissions in the comments.
The most accurate Brock Osweiler pass of all time
Brock Osweiler is one of the biggest disappointments in NFL history only because if he were a great passer, we could call him “Glock Osweiler.” But instead, he’s him. The tall guy.
Under pressure against the Patriots, he delivered the most spot-on pass of his career, straight into the noggin’ of somebody on the sideline who was somehow facing the play and yet not ready to take the point of the football to his face:
I really hope that guy is all right. But that was hilarious, sorry.
OTHER THINGS FROM WEEK 10
Sunday scores
Packers 23, Bears 16
Steelers 20, Colts 17
Saints 47, Bills 10
Lions 38, Browns 24
Buccaneers 15, Jets 10
Vikings 38, Washington 30
Jaguars 20, Chargers 17 (OT)
Rams 33, Texans 7
Falcons 27, Cowboys 7
Patriots 41, Broncos 16
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