Lions Roast Stephen A. Smith For Mocking Matthew Stafford’s Huge Contract
Matthew Stafford didn’t get off to the best start in his first regular-season game of the 2017 NFL campaign.
The Detroit Lions quarterback, who signed a record-breaking five-year, $135 million contract extension a few weeks ago, had his first pass of the new season intercepted by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Justin Bethel, who returned the pick back for a touchdown.
And one boisterous sports pundit was quick to let Stafford have it after the pick-six.
Oh Hell Naw! I don't want to see Matt Stafford throwing pick-6's. Not after becoming highest paid player in NFL. No Sir!
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) September 10, 2017
Stafford rebounded in a huge way, though, throwing for 292 yards with four touchdowns to help Detroit pick up a 35-23 Week 1 victory. The Lions didn’t forget Smith’s critical tweet, and mocked the ESPN analyst after Stafford’s impressive performance.
4⃣ TDs enough? Yes sir❗️ https://t.co/PNpj7yBOCH
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 10, 2017
And if that wasn’t enough, the Twitter world had Detroit’s back and added on to the roast of Stephen A.
https://twitter.com/HankEdwards36/status/906981838295617536
— JJ (@DETBlood) September 10, 2017
— Allison Baker (@ak_bakes) September 10, 2017
— Sweta Patel (@sweta2311) September 10, 2017
It’s safe to say Stafford made the Lions and fantasy football owners very happy Sunday.
Thumbnail photo via Raj Mehta/USA TODAY Sports Images
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