Baker Mayfield's Tommy DeVito impression may have been too much for some.
On Sunday, not long after the Buccaneers quarterback made headlines for copying the Giants' signal-caller's signature hand gestures in a 30-7 blowout win over Big Blue, Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone responded to Mayfield's touchdown celebration with a post on 'X'.
“Hey bro, that was a little too aggressive for my taste 🤨” Posted by Anzalone It also includes a video of Mayfield raising his hands in the air after scoring a rushing touchdown.
Mayfield, who had 24 hits for 30 at bat against a lethargic 2-9 Giants team, later told reporters that the move meant he was named the starter in place of benched Daniel Jones, who was released by the team. He said it was a tribute to the 2023 fan favorite DeVito. Last Friday.
“It was a tribute. Hats off to Tommy,” Mayfield said. According to ESPN. “…”Most of the time, we don’t know what we’re going to do… so it’s spontaneous.
“New York fans love Tommy here, so give them what they like.”
DeVito, who was sacked for the fourth time in the Giants' six-game losing streak, said he didn't know about Mayfield's festivities until after the Week 12 contest.
The quarterback previously said the celebration was tied to his Italian heritage.
“They had a good game. They celebrated,” the second-year pro told ESPN. “That's the reality. Something happened last year. It's going to happen.”
Several X users responded to Anzalone's take on Mayfield, with some drawing attention to Detroit's only loss of the season, a loss to the Buccaneers in Week 2.
“Should have done something in week 2 🤷♂️ You can keep that L instead.” 1 user replied.
“Your L is still hurting, isn't it?” Another post.
In addition to Mayfield's commentary, Anzalone, who is currently on injured reserve after fracturing his forearm in a Week 11 win over the Jaguars, spoke on social media after the Lions' 24-6 victory for their 10th win of the season. It really excited the Lions. Colts.
“I’m so proud of the players today!!!” he shouted at X.
Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed last week that Anzalone would be out for “six to eight weeks.”
The Lions own the No. 1 seed in the NFC, while the 5-6 Buccaneers are gunning for a playoff spot after defeating the Giants.
