New York Giants backup quarterback Jameis Winston only saw limited action Thursday night against the Washington Commanders, but he stole the show with a pre-snap cadence that is now making waves across social media. Forget the final score for a second, because Winston got everyone on their feet, or at least laughing, with his on-field antics.
The Cadence That Broke The Internet
So, what happened? During a special quarterback sneak package, Winston decided to get wild with his snap count. Instead of a typical “hut, hut,” he launched into his own version of “Who Let the Dogs Out.” No, really. He belted out the iconic Baha Men hit in hopes of drawing the Commanders’ defense offsides. Did it work? Nah, not for a penalty flag, the defense held their ground. But it sure did draw plenty of laughs from players on both sides and from fans watching everywhere. It was pure Jameis.
The Return of a Classic
The Baha Men’s “Who Let the Dogs Out” dropped way back in 2000, exploding in popularity after it showed up in “Rugrats in Paris: The Movie” that same year. It has been a staple in sports ever since, even getting a New York Mets spin-off, “Who Let The Mets Out,” during their World Series run back in 2000. Now, here we are in 2026, and Winston, with his unique flair, has single-handedly made that song relevant again on the football field.
As for his actual play, Winston was only in for two rush attempts and picked up a total of one yard on his sneaks. But let’s be real, his performance stats are rarely the full story with him. He is one of the most fun and outgoing personalities in the entire league, known for dropping press conference quotes that go viral almost every time he speaks. So, even though the Giants ultimately fell 24-21 to the Commanders, Winston still found a way to make the highlight reel, because that is just what he does.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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