The Lions and Giants delivered a wild overtime battle — but one of the funniest moments from the game came before a single snap in OT. Backup quarterback Russell Wilson, who didn’t play a down, walked out to the coin toss wearing his full helmet with the chin strap buckled, and fans immediately roasted him for it.
Wilson has maintained a leadership role as a team captain, even though he’s no longer the starter. But showing up at midfield in full gear when you aren’t actually playing? That’s not just symbolic — it’s a sight that had social media losing it.
Some saw it as “classic Russell Wilson” — a guy who always wants to look ready, even if he’s not taking any snaps. Others thought it showed how uncomfortable things have become for him on the Giants — stuck between status and reality.
One thing’s for sure: in a season full of on-field struggles, Wilson still managed to become a trending topic — without even touching the football.
Giants’ Wilson Gets Mocked After Strange Helmet Move at Overtime Coin Toss vs. Lions
