Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie receiver Tez Johnson gave fans a moment they won’t forget. He scored his first NFL touchdown and punctuated it with a perfect backflip in the end zone. The rookie’s confidence and flair instantly lit up the crowd, and social media couldn’t get enough of it.
Then came the twist. As cheers erupted, the stadium echoed with chants of “MVP.” Johnson later admitted with a laugh that he thought those chants were for him. It turned out the cheers were actually for Baker Mayfield, who had just led another impressive drive. The mix-up added a hilarious layer to an already electric moment.
Mayfield didn’t let it slide without adding his own spin. With his trademark grin, he joked, “If I weighed 142 pounds, I’d probably be able to fly too, but I haven’t weighed that since 6th grade.” It was classic Baker, funny, self-aware, and perfectly timed, turning Johnson’s touchdown into one of the most talked-about moments of the weekend.
Baker Couldn’t Help Himself After Seeing That Flip
Tez Johnson, a wide receiver known for his explosiveness, found himself in the end zone after a 45-yard touchdown grab from quarterback Baker Mayfield to give Tampa Bay a 27-19 lead. Johnson’s acrobatics were on full display with a flawless backflip, a gymnastic flourish that few NFL players dare attempt.
Once the cameras circled back to Baker Mayfield, he was asked about it. Rather than trying to be serious or modest, he delivered this gem: “I mean, if I weighed 142 pounds, I’d probably be able to fly too, but I haven’t weighed that since 6th grade.”
The moment captured the contrast between Johnson’s athletic daring and Mayfield’s grounded personality. One flipped through the air; the other turned it into comedy gold. It also showed a lighter side of Mayfield, not just as a quarterback, but as someone who knows how to keep things fun and relaxed when the spotlight hits.
Why Mayfield’s Humor Keeps Him A Fan Favorite
Baker Mayfield’s postgame moment didn’t just stop at his joke fans piled on with some hilarious reactions of their own. One comment read, “Did he do a back flip with a 180 wtf,” while another joked, “Bro just did a half for giggles 😂.” The timeline was flooded with praise, laughs, and pure disbelief.
Another fan summed up the team’s vibe perfectly: “Bucs have the most aura of any team in the league, you can’t change my mind.” Others couldn’t get enough of Mayfield’s swagger either. “Baker is like: ‘You’ve seen my dunking videos right?’” one user wrote, while another added, “Baker has a couple runs where he looked like a magician… like jc man is playing his best game ever!!!”
And of course, there was the inevitable MVP chatter: “MVP of the league right now hands down.” That mix of energy awe for Johnson, admiration for Mayfield, and the chaos of social media humor turned a simple touchdown into one of the most entertaining viral moments of the season.
Baker Mayfield keeps finding the right mix between being a leader and having fun. His jokes help ease tense moments, but never take away from his focus on the game. His quick, confident reaction to Johnson’s flip showed just that: calm, funny, and perfectly timed.
Tez Johnson’s first touchdown feels like a glimpse of what Tampa Bay’s offense can become. And Mayfield’s ability to enjoy the moment while keeping everyone loose might be just as important. One thing’s clear: the Bucs are not only winning, they’re enjoying every bit of it.
Published: Oct 14, 2025 05:31 pm