American football has always been a sport that’s ripe for memes. In 2022, there were plenty of funny moments on and off the field that had fans creating and sharing hilarious memes. From epic fails to touchdown celebrations, here’s a roundup of some of the best American football memes of 2022.
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The “Butt Fumble” Redux
Remember the infamous “Butt Fumble” from 2012? Well, in 2022, we got a sequel. During a game between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins, Jets quarterback Zach Wilson had a “butt fumble” of his own. As he was dropping back to pass, Wilson tripped over one of his own linemen and fell over, losing the ball in the process. Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker picked up the ball and ran it back for a touchdown. Jets fans were not amused, but the internet had a field day with memes featuring Wilson’s unfortunate stumble.
“Zach Wilson looks like he’s auditioning for the next season of Dancing with the Stars.”
One Twitter user commented on Wilson’s stumble with this hilarious comparison. Others pointed out that Wilson’s tumble looked like something out of a slapstick comedy movie.
The “Hail Murray” Miracle
In a game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Buffalo Bills, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray pulled off an incredible last-second Hail Mary pass to DeAndre Hopkins for a game-winning touchdown. The play was dubbed the “Hail Murray” and became an instant classic. Fans of both teams were left stunned, and the internet exploded with memes celebrating the amazing play.
“Kyler Murray throwing that Hail Mary like he’s tossing a balled-up piece of paper into the trash.”
One Twitter user compared Murray’s effortless-looking throw to a simple act of tossing trash. Others pointed out that Hopkins’ catch was so amazing that it looked like he had “glue on his hands.”
The Antonio Brown Saga
Wide receiver Antonio Brown has always been a controversial figure in the NFL, but in 2022, he took things to a whole new level. Brown was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the middle of a game after reportedly refusing to go into the game. He then went on a social media tirade, accusing the team of mistreating him and claiming that he was injured. The situation was a mess, and fans created memes to try and make sense of it all.
“Antonio Brown’s next job.”
One meme featured a picture of Brown with the caption “Antonio Brown’s next job” and a picture of a clown. Another showed Brown running out of a burning building with the caption “Antonio Brown leaving the Buccaneers.”
The “Lambeau Leap” Fail
The “Lambeau Leap” is a beloved tradition at Green Bay Packers games. After scoring a touchdown, players jump into the stands to celebrate with the fans. In 2022, Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb attempted a Lambeau Leap, but things didn’t go quite as planned. Cobb ended up falling backwards into the stands and disappearing from view. Luckily, he was okay, and fans had a good laugh at his expense.
“Randall Cobb took social distancing to a whole new level.”
One Twitter user quipped that Cobb’s tumble was the ultimate social distancing move. Others pointed out that Cobb’s fall looked like something out of a Looney Tunes cartoon.
American football memes are a great way to add some humor to the sport. Whether it’s celebrating amazing plays or making fun of epic fails, memes are a way for fans to connect and share their love of the game. Who knows what kind of memes we’ll see in 2023, but one thing’s for sure: American football will always be a source of inspiration for internet humor.
