Not everyone was sold that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson exited Monday’s game against the Cleveland Browns due to cramps. In fact, several fans believe Jackson needed a bathroom break but was too embarrassed to admit it so he faked an injury.
Fans on Twitter went wild poking fun at Jackson.
Ex-NFL player Will Blackmon pulled out the CCTV footage that featured Jackson running to the Ravens’ locker room. Blackmon is familiar with that type of run.
I know that kind of run, and it ain’t because of cramps lol… pic.twitter.com/icg4Wv9pgt
— Will Blackmon 🍷 (@WillBlackmon) December 15, 2020
The Ringer made a quick edit of Paul Pierce’s infamous “wheelchair injury” in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals. To recall, Pierce also left the game but returned immediately to help his team get a win. Pierce later claimed that he needed to go to the bathroom. It’s not quite believable but fans continue to make fun of the story.
THE LAMAR JACKSON POOP GAME! 💩💩💩 pic.twitter.com/l75DVKQyeg
— #RingerNFL (@ringernfl) December 15, 2020
Josiah Johnson shared a clip that perfectly shows how Twitter reacted to Jackson’s cramps.
ESPN: “Lamar Jackson leaves the game with cramps”
Twitter: pic.twitter.com/w6oFUVw3YG
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) December 15, 2020
Meanwhile, a fan directly tweeted to the Ravens star, noting that it’s okay to do your business in the bathroom if he needs it to get the win.
@Lj_era8 it's cool you had to poop man. Everyone does it. Just tell em " yeah I had to poop right quick and get this W" pic.twitter.com/qc4790DTMw
— Stephen Gillaspie (@StephenGHoops) December 15, 2020
When Lamar Jackson returned in the fourth, the quarterback didn’t look hurt at all. In fact, on his first play back, he threw a 44-yard touchdown to Marquise Brown to give the Ravens a 40-35 lead. He eventually guided the team to a close 47-42 victory.
Fans took notice of Lamar’s newfound strength after heading to the locker room, and they’re all convinced that that trip to the bathroom was what he needed.
Lamar Jackson coming back from the locker room after having to poop pic.twitter.com/R7ECQXsU6S
— Trev (@DaBigJohnson61x) December 15, 2020
A Brown fan, meanwhile, thanked Mexican food chain Taco Ball for the help.
Never underestimate the power of a good poop. -Lamar Jackson
Praise be to Taco Bell https://t.co/NpmrnWlmlh
— Michael Champion, Data Analyst (@mjchamp2019) December 15, 2020