Saints Mock Shedeur Sanders After Overtime Win
New Orleans posted a video of players mimicking the Browns quarterback's celebration after defeating Cleveland 23-22 in Week 9.
By Amit Chukwu ·
The New Orleans Saints defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime on Sunday, ending their loss streak. The victory came after Cleveland failed to convert a two-point attempt late in the extra period. New Orleans forced the stop to secure the win.
Shedeur Sanders started at quarterback for the Browns because Deshaun Watson was inactive with a concussion. It was Sanders' first start of the season. Before the game, reporters asked him about what he had observed regarding the Saints' defensive front.
Sanders smiled and said, "I've seen a lot. When I smile, just know that means something." The Saints kept that quote in their memory. After the final whistle, the team posted a video to social media. The clip showed Saints players performing Sanders' signature celebration. The caption included his exact words from Wednesday.
This post led the list of NFL social media reactions for Week 9. Other teams also used their victories to target opponents.
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Washington Commanders to win their third straight game. Myles Garrett recorded three sacks and a forced fumble in his first game alongside Aaron Donald. Puka Nacua caught 14 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown. The Rams mocked Washington by referencing the 1976 "Schoolhouse Rock!" segment "I'm Just A Bill." They placed "Rams" on the paper bill and added a "W" in the show's font with the caption "It's just a dub!"
The New York Giants won their first game in Philadelphia since 2013. The game totaled 463 combined yards and two touchdowns. Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese recorded three of the team's seven sacks. The Giants posted a video tearing a cheesesteak in half with the score displayed above it. The clip included bald eagle memes and a clip of LeBron James.
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid. Joe Burrow threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns. Tee Higgins caught two of those passes. The Bengals posted an image of a tiger with falling feathers and the text "No Fly Zone." They also shared a photo of a "W" made from a churro.
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts after a late drive. Dak Prescott threw a 46-yard pass to Ryan Flournoy to start the drive. Javonte Williams scored the go-ahead touchdown four plays later. The Cowboys added a race car emoji to their post, referencing the Indianapolis 500.
The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Las Vegas Raiders. Brock Purdy threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing score. Christian McCaffrey caught one of those passes and added another on the ground. The 49ers forced five turnovers. Their caption read, "Just win baby," a nod to late Raiders owner Al Davis.
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals. Gardner Minshew's offense managed only 198 yards and no scores after the first quarter. Tight end AJ Barner scored both Seattle touchdowns. The Seahawks posted a floating feather and a comic of their mascot spraying ketchup to form "17-3." They also noted 11 straight wins over Arizona.
The Green Bay Packers routed the New England Patriots 45-14. Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing score. The defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions by Drake Maye. This was the most points New England allowed at home since 1970. The Packers captioned their post "tea," referencing the Boston Tea Party.
