The New Orleans Saints paired their 23-22 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns with a social media reminder of Shedeur Sanders' comments before the game. Cleveland pursued a 2-point conversion after scoring a touchdown late in overtime, but the Saints stopped the attempt to secure the win. Their post was among several pointed celebrations shared by NFL teams following Week 9 victories.
Sanders made his first start of the season with Deshaun Watson inactive after suffering a concussion. Asked Wednesday about New Orleans' defense, Sanders smiled and said: "I've seen a lot. When I smile, just know that means something." The Saints reused his words as a caption alongside an image of their players performing his signature celebration.
The Los Angeles Rams celebrated a third consecutive win after beating the Washington Commanders. Myles Garrett, playing alongside Aaron Donald for the first time, registered three sacks and a forced fumble, while Puka Nacua caught 14 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown. Los Angeles then adapted the 1976 "Schoolhouse Rock!" segment "I'm Just A Bill," which explains how legislation becomes law. Its version featured a paper bill labeled with the team's name and a victory-themed caption.
The New York Giants earned their first road victory over the Philadelphia Eagles since 2013, according to ESPN Research, in a contest featuring 463 combined yards and two touchdowns. Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese contributed three of New York's seven sacks, the team's highest total since Week 13 of 2024. The Giants celebrated with an image of a cheesesteak torn in half beneath the score and a video featuring bald eagle memes and a LeBron James clip.
The Cincinnati Bengals brought a Spanish theme to their posts after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid. Joe Burrow passed for 271 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Tee Higgins. Ja'Marr Chase added 10 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. Atlanta managed only one touchdown after a 10-point opening quarter. Cincinnati's celebrations included a tiger watching falling bird feathers and a churro shaped into a W.
The Dallas Cowboys used a racing reference after a late touchdown secured victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the city that hosts the Indy 500. Indianapolis tied the game with a field goal with 1:37 remaining. Dak Prescott opened Dallas' next possession with a 46-yard completion to Ryan Flournoy, and Javonte Williams scored the decisive touchdown four plays later. A race car emoji accompanied the Cowboys' post.
The San Francisco 49ers responded to their first defeat of the season by beating the Las Vegas Raiders, forcing five turnovers and returning an interception for a touchdown. Brock Purdy passed for 232 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score. Christian McCaffrey scored both receiving and rushing touchdowns. San Francisco's caption borrowed late Raiders owner Al Davis' familiar winning motto.
Defending Super Bowl champion Seattle beat Arizona 17-3, holding the Cardinals to 198 yards and no points after the first quarter. AJ Barner scored both Seahawks touchdowns. Seattle's posts included a floating feather, a mock Lumen Field brochure, a mascot comic and a reference to its 11 consecutive victories over Arizona.
Green Bay invoked the Boston Tea Party after overwhelming New England in nearby Foxborough. The Packers produced 478 yards and 45 points, the most the Patriots had allowed at home since 1970, according to ESPN Research. Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another. Green Bay also forced four turnovers, including three Drake Maye interceptions, before posting a single-word caption referencing tea.
