The NFL drama and action continued after a high-octane weekend. Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints locked horns at the Bank of America Stadium and played a closely fought contest. Panthers conceded the game 17-20 to the Saints as the home team walked away to loud cheers in the stands.
The real drama, however, unfolded after their victory as Panthers defensive back Derrick Brown got involved in a heated scuffle with Saints receiver Michael Thomas. Uploaded on Twitter, now X, the video generated a lot of buzz and was a topic of great discussion online. It has 11 million views, and the video showed the duo arguing in the tunnel as Thomas walked back elated.
Panthers athlete shows frustration after close game
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Derrick Brown was not in the best moods and looked visibly annoyed after their loss. He had a couple of things to say to the Saints receiver as he made his way into the tunnel. Thomas didn’t stop to talk to him but Brown was all charged up.
Yoooo Panthers Derrick Brown followed Michael Thomas into the locker room after the game last night 😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/FYLjY0i1mc
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) September 19, 2023
He charged towards him and tried to hit him before the security present separated the duo. Several other people rushed to the scene, but thankfully, the violence died down.
Michael posted online that he had no clue why it happened and that he was just dancing to the music on the speakers. According to the media reports and Saints coach, Thomas made his way into their tunnel instead of his own team. Perhaps the adrenaline got the better of him.
Brown did not appreciate the move and was irked by the same, which led to the scuffle between the two. Although it seemed like it would escalate into something more violent, the duo had no further interactions. The Orleans Saints put up a great performance to go 2-0.
Netizens react to post-game drama
It was another masterclass by their defense, and the team now has gone 10 consecutive games without conceding more than 20 points. A truly commendable feat. Their next game is against the Green Bay Packers at the Lambeau Field. Packers currently have a tally of 1-1 after their closely fought contest against the Falcons?last?week.
Netizens were quick to react to the whole tunnel violence and had a lot to say! Here are some of the top comments.
Corny. He a pro football player. Take your loss and move on.
— VCruzzin (@V_Cruzzin) September 19, 2023
Vcruzzin called it corny. He believed the player should take the loss and move on.
Aye this season college and NFL Turing into UFC innet
— F.A.M (@exttra_gram_sam) September 20, 2023
This user said the NFL and college football season is slowly turning into UFC.
Not happy for loosing?
— IreaL (@IreaL30) September 20, 2023
Zeus believed that it was the frustration of losing the game!
Damn Dbrown chill dude @DBROWN0401
— Devin Bih (@MyNameOreo) September 20, 2023
Oreo asked DBrown to calm down and chill.
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I wish he had that same energy chasing Derek Carr last night on the field
— gotbounce.eth (@gotbounce_eth) September 19, 2023
This user said that if Brown showed the same energy in the game, the result would’ve been something else.
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Week 2 of the NFL saw some great football action, high-octane clashes and a few controversial moments. The action and drama only promises to get more intense in the?weeks?to?come.
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