Last month, the Chicago Bears’ Jonathan Owens created history in the season opener against the Titans. When he returned a blocked punt 21 yards for a touchdown, it was the first time in 26 years the Bears scored their first touchdown of a season on special teams. How did the commentator react? He gave the safety a cheeky nickname: “Mr. Biles getting in there,” before adding, “Well done by him.” Now, it has been a while since the NFL and gymnastics fans have joked about Simone Biles being the bigger star of the couple. But we think Owens got the last laugh!

What if we told you she got a deal because of Owens? Well, something like that might have happened! The 27-year-old gymnast has teamed up with America’s most-awarded wine brand, ‘Barefoot’, for a fun little contest. The official Instagram account announced their contest with a cheeky video of the gymnast.

“Still learning the ins and outs of football? Need help with game day? I got you!” the Olympian said with a glass of vino in her hand. 

“No matter what team you are rooting for, game day should be easy to enjoy. That’s why I’m teaming up with Barefoot Wine—the most awarded wine brand in America and the official wine sponsor of the NFL—to host one lucky fan and their three besties on November 17, at Green Bay versus Chicago game. I am so excited to give you the full WAG game day experience.”

“From watching pre-game warmups on the sideline to sitting with me in a suite, sipping Barefoot and learning all about why football and wine are so easy to enjoy. Whether I’m on the couch or at the game, Barefoot is part of my game day routine. So go pour yourself some Barefoot wine…,” she shared and urged people to check out the contest details in the caption.

The partnership is a part of the brand’s Bandwagon Box Program, launched in 2023. Many people believe that wine can be a little complicated. However, they wanted to encourage new NFL fans to watch games and treat them to fun food pairings or tastings with their winemaker, Jen Wall. 

As reported by PR Newswire, the deal was inspired by Biles’s own struggles in understanding football. She stated, “I understand that learning about football and wine can feel very overwhelming, but as a fan of the NFL and Barefoot Wine, I can speak from experience that you don’t need to know every sequence in the playbook or grape variety to enjoy both. But trust me, the rivalry between Chicago and Green Bay is real and the BandWAGon Box experience is going to be a lot of fun!”

Well, it looks like it will be a fun experience. But there is a lot going on in the background!

Simone Biles is caught up in the rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers!

Jonathan Owens is his wife’s biggest cheerleader, and many witnessed him cheering her on at the Bercy Arena during the 2024 Paris Olympics. But after the Olympian and her beau returned to the States, the duo switched roles. The 27-year-old attended a Chicago Bears preseason game, repping her husband’s likeness all over her chic jacket. But!

As sweet as that gesture was, many couldn’t help but notice the Green Bay Packers logo all over it. Even though Owens played for the Packers before signing with the Bears, fans weren’t too pleased by her innocent mistake.

Many trolled Simone Biles on social media, calling her out for the faux pas. However, things seemed to have cooled down when the G.O.A.T. stopped by the Windy City to cheer her husband on during the Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams game. She even shared an adorable snap of her walking along the sidelines before he came over to kiss her. 

It seemed like the Olympian had learned from her mistakes and rolled up wearing a chic yet appropriate game-day fit. Sporting a ‘Ditka sweater’ with Bears written across it in bold letters, the 27-year-old completed her look with the infamous bedazzled GOAT necklace she debuted at the Paris Olympics. It’s safe to say that fans were all about the fit. However, the gymnast unknowingly added more fuel to the fire with an innocent confession. She appeared on an episode of the ‘Not Just Football with Cam Heyward’ podcast in early October. While discussing the NFL, Heyward asked which player stood out to her.

After elaborating on her husband’s journey, she gave Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes a shoutout, calling him a “freak of nature.” But she also talked about Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.

When Heyward showed surprise, Biles simply confessed, “You can’t hate them after you leave! You still have so much respect for the team.” Are you excited to witness this thrilling rivalry with the most decorated gymnast? You can enter the contest by visiting @barefootwine on Instagram and leaving a comment about why you want to win, before October 31.