Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield’s celebratory homage to Tommy DeVito after scoring a rushing touchdown against the New York Giants on Sunday was an unforgettable moment. However, his response when questioned about the celebration might have eclipsed the act itself in terms of sheer entertainment value.
The electrifying moment unfolded just before halftime, as Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield burst into the end zone, stretching his team’s lead to 23-0. As he sprang to his feet, Mayfield enthusiastically mimicked Tommy DeVito’s iconic hand gesture, directing it towards the crowd at MetLife Stadium with unbridled flair. The gesture was far from subtle, instead, it was a theatrical, over-the-top expression of excitement.
Following the Buccaneers’ decisive 30-7 victory, Baker Mayfield was questioned about his nod to Tommy DeVito, and his response was pure gold.
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“It was a tribute. A tribute to Tommy,” Mayfield responded.
“Most of the time, I don’t know what I’m going to do so … spontaneous stuff. New York fans love Tommy here, so give ’em something they like.”
While New York fans undoubtedly adore Tommy DeVito, they likely didn’t appreciate Baker Mayfield’s playful jab, as he celebrated a touchdown with DeVito’s signature gesture during a dominant Buccaneers win. Mayfield’s clever response, framing it as a “tribute,” was a masterclass in good-natured trolling that’s hard not to admire.
When questioned about his celebration, Baker Mayfield was asked if he had Italian roots. With a hint of humor, he replied, “I haven’t done a 23andMe.” On the field, Mayfield delivered a solid performance, completing 24 of 30 passes for 294 yards and adding a rushing touchdown that sparked the memorable Tommy DeVito celebration.
Let’s face it, this wasn’t a “homage” to DeVito, Mayfield was straight trolling him. And we’re all for it.
The Buccaneers, now 5-6, remain in contention for the NFC South title. In contrast, the Giants fell to 2-9, cementing their status as one of the most struggling teams in professional sports this season.
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