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Earlier in the week, Sanders—who stepped in for the inactive Deshaun Watson—was asked about the Saints' defensive unit. With a knowing smile, he told reporters, "I've seen a lot. When I smile, just know that means something." The Saints clearly took note, captioning their victory post with his exact words while featuring images of their players mimicking his signature celebration.
A Weekend of Digital Jabs Across the League
The Saints were far from the only team to embrace the spirit of digital rivalry following their Week 9 performances. The New York Giants, fresh off a rare road win against the Philadelphia Eagles—their first in the city since 2013—celebrated with a series of pointed memes. The Giants, who dominated defensively with seven sacks, mocked the local culture by sharing a video that featured a cheesesteak being ripped in half alongside the final score.
In Madrid, the Cincinnati Bengals leaned into the international setting after defeating the Atlanta Falcons. Leveraging the "No Fly Zone" theme, the team posted an image of a bengal surrounded by bird feathers, while also sharing a photo of a churro shaped into a "W" to commemorate their victory on Spanish soil.
The Green Bay Packers also opted for a historical nod after their dominant 45-point offensive showing against the New England Patriots. Playing in Foxborough, the Packers kept their social media presence brief and biting, simply captioning their post "tea" in a clear reference to the Boston Tea Party.
Other teams utilized local flavor to celebrate their results. The Dallas Cowboys, who secured a late win over the Indianapolis Colts, included a race car emoji in their post to acknowledge the city's status as the home of the Indy 500. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers, who forced five turnovers in a win over the Las Vegas Raiders, offered a subtle twist on the late Al Davis’ famous "Just win baby" motto.
The Los Angeles Rams took a creative approach after beating the Washington Commanders, utilizing a reference to the classic "Schoolhouse Rock!" educational series. By editing the "I'm Just A Bill" segment to feature a "Rams" bill with a "W" behind it, they declared, "It's just a dub!" Finally, the Seattle Seahawks continued their tradition of post-game mockery following a win over the Arizona Cardinals, posting a series of graphics that included a travel brochure labeling Lumen Field a "terrible place to be a cardinal" and a comic depicting their mascot celebrating the 17-3 scoreline.
