Week 3 was quite a showcase for the NFL. All of the focus was on the field and no one paid attention to what went on before the start of each game. OK, well… maybe not.
But this past weekend was a fun one and it resulted some pretty amazing tweets from NFL Twitter. Whose words made the cut as the best tweets from Week 3?
Von Miller says psych and the refs say nope
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is one of the best defensive players in the NFL right now. He is also one who likes to have a little fun out on the field. Which is probably what he was trying to do when he was flagged for a ridiculous unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during the Broncos game on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
Von Miller got an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for this…
Give me a break @NFL pic.twitter.com/ItSfCnbzUy
— Tim England (@tengland150) September 25, 2017
Do yall really understand what happened. Von Miller hit Tyrod Taylor with the ‘sike’ and got a 15 yard personal foul penalty. What a Time
— Breyon (@bre_88) September 24, 2017
The ref who threw that flag on Von Miller should get a 1 game suspension. That’s is the league is fixed type stuff
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) September 24, 2017
That Von Miller penalty might be the worst I’ve ever seen. Seriously. Both guys were laughing. That’s inexcusable in that spot. Inexcusable.
— Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) September 24, 2017
Im currently taking a knee to protest the absolutely crazy game ending penalty called on @VonMiller
— Tim Miller (@Timodc) September 24, 2017
Broncos gonna lose cuz Von Miller got flagged for the Papi move of extending your hand for handshake and then removing it
— Dan Le Batard Show (@LeBatardShow) September 24, 2017
Odell Beckham Jr. had to relieve himself
Odell Beckham Jr. has become a bit of a polarizing figure in the NFL during his time with the New York Giants. The wide receiver continued to add to his list of career antics on Sunday when he celebrated a touchdown by marking his territory like a dog.
Odell Beckham pretending to be a peeing dog is really what this day needed pic.twitter.com/POmzWtdSzM
— Dave Lozo (@davelozo) September 24, 2017
Odell Beckham Jr. just lifted his leg to pee like a dog after a touchdown.
The NFL is good again.
— TurfShowTimes (@TurfShowTimes) September 24, 2017
The ref must like cats. ?
Odell Beckham Jr. was flagged for his dog peeing TD celebration. pic.twitter.com/NbKOvKWO3Y
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 24, 2017
Trump and I agree: if Odell Beckham Jr. cant’t get on all fours & mimic a peeing dog without getting flagged, this is no longer the US of A.
— Peter Vecsey (@PeterVecsey1) September 25, 2017
Golden Tate comes up short against the Falcons
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons had an all-out battle and the game literally came down to the very last play. The final result was decided by a controversial call and does anyone think the Lions were actually the beneficiaries of this call?
Hey @NFL, if you’re worried about getting the call right, how about pass interference on the guy grabbing Golden Tate’s left arm? #Lions pic.twitter.com/BGyTcrAvcS
— Jason Roher (@JasonRoher) September 24, 2017
Lions get penalised because the refs made the wrong call. That, kids, is called Sunday.
— U Bum — Bad Boys ☠ (@detroitbadboys) September 24, 2017
So if they call the play on the field correctly, the Lions at least have a shot to run another play. Because ref made wrong call, ball game.
— Jeremy Warnemuende (@JSWarno247) September 24, 2017
Lions lose again due to a controversial call by refs.. I’m so shocked #DetroitVsEverybody pic.twitter.com/PTu1wPU12f
— TT21 (@TroyTaylor21) September 24, 2017
Her: He’s probably thinking about other girls…
Him: What’s the next NFL rule that’s going to screw over the @Lions pic.twitter.com/uCuxYLkD6b
— Chris Perkovich (@ChrisPerk6) September 25, 2017
Trust me, the Lions will lose a game when a punt goes through the uprights and the refs will be like, “that’s worth two points guys”
— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) September 24, 2017
Refs leaving the Lions game like #ATLvsDET #rigged pic.twitter.com/kaNKAkmaLP
— Max (@PaxMinski) September 24, 2017
Who made this #Lions pic.twitter.com/4JtrJ6zQpZ
— • (@ItsAntWright) September 25, 2017
Blake Bortles lights it up across the pond, again
For at least the past two years, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles seems to only play very well when his team makes their annual trip to London. It happened again on Sunday during the Jaguars’ game against the Baltimore Ravens and Bortles’s high level of play was blowing everyone’s minds.
AT THE HALF:
Blake Bortles – 16/24 184 yards 2 TDs
Joe Flacco – 4/12 8 yards 1 INT pic.twitter.com/BWk5lw6QiW— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 24, 2017
U.S. Blake Bortles vs. England Blake Bortles pic.twitter.com/CKve4bP35Z
— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) September 24, 2017
There is some kid in the UK who has only seen today’s game, and now thinks Blake Bortles is the best QB ever. #BALvsJAX #NFLUK
— Adam Rank (@adamrank) September 24, 2017
Apparently British Blake Bortles is a fantasy stud. Who knew? ??♂️
— ESPN FantasyFauxball (@ESPNFauxball) September 24, 2017
Legit saw a dude in a Tom Brady t-shirt buy a Bortles jersey and put it on over the tee as we were leaving the stadium
— Stevie ✊?✊?✊?✊? (@IrishJaguar) September 24, 2017
Surprise, Tom Brady leads the Patriots to a last-second comeback
Throughout his career, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has had some amazing game-winning drives. Brady’s comeback on Sunday might have topped them all.
Brady to Cooks to Celine Dion pic.twitter.com/pdNUFU6Eb5
— WTP Sports (@WTPsports) September 25, 2017
Anyone think Brady and Rodgers can rip it under pressure? These dudes got the Balls of a burglar when the temperature is hottest!
— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) September 25, 2017
Great photo of Tom Brady and Deshaun Watson having a moment following Patriots win over Texans. pic.twitter.com/rrgGu1DBed
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 24, 2017
Brady-Bledsoe debate is finally over.
— Kirk Minihane (@kirkmin) September 24, 2017
Hate Brady as much as you want. When he’s gone you’ll miss him.
— BOSTON™ (@BoucherMitch) September 25, 2017