Baker Mayfield’s Tommy DeVito impression may need been too excessive for some.
Not lengthy after the Buccaneers quarterback went viral Sunday for mimicking the Giants’ sign caller’s signature hand gesture throughout a 30-7 blowout win over Huge Blue, Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone reacted to Mayfield’s landing celebrations in a submit on X.
“Ay bro, did that a little too aggressive for my liking 🤨,” Anzalone posted alongside a video of Mayfield elevating his fingers within the air after scoring a speeding landing.
Mayfield, who went 24-for-30 towards a listless 2-9 Giants crew, instructed reporters afterward the transfer was a tribute to DeVito, the 2023 fan-favorite who was anointed starter over a benched Daniel Jones, who was launched by the crew final Friday.
“It was a tribute. A tribute to Tommy,” Mayfield mentioned, based on ESPN. “… “More often than not, I don’t know what I’m going to take action … spontaneous stuff.
“New York fans love Tommy here, so give ’em something they like.”
DeVito, who was sacked 4 instances within the Giants’ sixth straight loss, mentioned he wasn’t aware of Mayfield’s revelry till after the Week 12 contest.
The quarterback has beforehand mentioned the celebration is tied to his Italian heritage.
“They were having a good game. They celebrated,” the second-year professional mentioned, per ESPN. “It is what it is. Kind of happened last year. It’s going to happen, I guess.”
A number of X customers responded to Anzalone’s Mayfield take, with some calling consideration to Detroit’s lone lack of the season: a Week 2 defeat to the Buccaneers.
“Should’ve done something about it week 2 🤷♂️ you can hold that L instead,” one person replied.
“Still hurting from the L huh?” one other posted.
Along with commentating on Mayfield, Anzalone — at the moment on injured reserve after breaking his forearm in a Week 11 win over the Jaguars— overestimated the Lions on social media after they secured their tenth win of the yr, a 24-6 victory over the Colts.
“Proud of the guys today!!!” he exclaimed on X.
Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed final week that Anzalone could be out “six to eight weeks.”
The Lions personal the No. 1 seed within the NFC, whereas the 5-6 Buccaneers are within the hunt for a playoff spot following their thrashing over the Giants.
