The fans tuning into the Dolphins versus Bills witnessed the ultimate game of games. The game had an intense rivalry with a nail-biting finish between Tua Tagovailoa and Josh Allen. Not only it had an exciting finish, but the fans also witnessed an archival moment in football. On a fine Sunday, the Butt Punt by Thomas Morstead joins the party, and the NFL fans cannot stop reacting to it.
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With 1:33 left in Sunday’s game against the Bills, the Dolphins had to punt within their end zone. Punter Thomas Morstead made one of the craziest moments of the NFL season so far. Morstead kicked the ball straight into teammate Trent Sherfield’s buttocks before it slid away from the goal line for safety.
Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins create history!
The crazy play by Thomas Morstead is now referred to as the Butt Punt. It’s uncannily identical to the infamous butt fumble by the New York Jets.
THE PUNT GOES OUT THE REAR OF THE END ZONE! #FinsUp
📺: #BUFvsMIA on CBS
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/AgvEitKLgz pic.twitter.com/Ry39X0bkrK— NFL (@NFL) September 25, 2022
The football ricochets out of the end zone, giving the Bills two points and picking up a second chance to win the game. Unfortunately, Buffalo’s next drive would miss the goal line, enabling Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins to escape with the victory.
NFL Universe makes hilarious comparisons of the Butt Punt
After the viral play, the NFL Universe got creative in making hilarious comparisons to Morstead’s play.
Trent Sherfield, who suffered the Punt made his reaction after the game.
My cheeks have a big W tatted on them 😁
— Trent Sherfield (@Channel__10) September 25, 2022
A user has not forgotten the jets’ Butt Fumble.
We haven’t forgotten about this pic.twitter.com/y23dIITBgo
— Tom🇾🇪 (@TMUFC_) September 25, 2022
A user called that the image he shares is the greatest photo of all time.
No this is pic.twitter.com/BoGaWt2cFR
— StatHero (@StatHeroHQ) September 25, 2022
Moreover, a user shared a different Bills versus Dolphins moment featuring Josh Allen.
just remember this pic.twitter.com/xJdeMh1D4Z
— Rodolfo Berthely (@rodolfoberthely) September 25, 2022
A user summed it up with an appropriate graphic on how would a person feel on a Sunday.
— Sheets and Giggles (…Shiggles) (@SheetsGiggles) September 25, 2022
A user questioned if the punt belongs on the same level as the fumble. Another user said that it definitely can.
Absolutely we can, same family of plays
— Chris Austin (@caustinmt) September 25, 2022
A user compared the image with The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
— ArtButMakeItSports (@ArtButSports) September 25, 2022
A user zoomed into the eyes of Trent Sherfield’s as if something g very wrong happened.
The eyes of someone very confused with what just happened pic.twitter.com/fnmDNl2rlf
— Nick Thompson (@NickThompson20) September 25, 2022
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A user shared the moment when Peyton Manning got hit by the ball, calling that this is better too.
This one's better too. pic.twitter.com/5MKZTVDNno
— Jonathan Dalar (@JonathanDalar) September 26, 2022
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The Bills vs. Dolphins was like a classic clash of the titans. But unfortunately, it was just a bad day for the Bills. Miami prevailed over Buffalo, 21-19. It could be a frustrating time for the Bills Mafia. Although, they have more games to bounce back. Will they prevail? It is subject to witness.
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