Sunday’s Lions-Vikings game was a weird one, and the first half had a little bit of everything, including some carelessness from both sides not taking care of the ball.
But nothing was quite like when Detroit safety Kerby Joseph notched the Lions’ second interception of the first half and reacted with a slightly (but hilariously) premature celebration.
With less than three minutes left in the second quarter on third-and-7 from the Vikings 18-yard line, Minnesota quarterback Nick Mullens was eyeing receiver Jordan Addison with a deep pass. But Joseph got there first and snagged the pick. After taking a couple steps, Joseph then stretched out his arms in celebration, seemingly forgetting he was still in the middle of a play and needed to run it back.
Kerby picks it off!#DETvsMIN |📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/E88zgKWffg
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 24, 2023
He ultimately did return the interception for 22 yards, but his early celebration was too funny.
It’s almost like he thought he was way closer to the sideline than he was before realizing he was, in fact, still in bounds.
Here's how NFL fans reacted:
Kerby Joseph briefly celebrating before realizing he had to run it back 😭😭😭
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) December 24, 2023
Kerby Joseph celebrating the interception mid play will never get old pic.twitter.com/eV8OA2VfC3
— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) December 24, 2023
Kerby Joseph started celebrating after making the interception and quickly realized he still had to run 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/maKfubnKu6
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 24, 2023
I think Kerby Joseph almost forgot to run and just started celebrating lol
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) December 24, 2023
I’m crying bro pic.twitter.com/021aTvOR7b
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) December 24, 2023
Kerby Joseph is such a troll, I love it!
— LionsFanReport (@lionsfanreport) December 24, 2023
kerby joseph taking a page out of quandre diggs’ playbook celebrating during the play pic.twitter.com/xBNnTNVPvZ
— Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) December 24, 2023
Kerby Joseph forgot to take off 😭 pic.twitter.com/bKhMGd3u9Z
— JM Football (@JomboyMediaFB) December 24, 2023
Kerby Joseph celebrating his pick before he runs with it 😂 on brand 😂
— Jeanna Trotman (@JeannaTrotmanTV) December 24, 2023
Kerby Joseph’s mid-interception celebration 😂😂😂
— Zach Harig (@zach_harig) December 24, 2023
Did Kerby Joseph pick that off and then start celebrating in the middle of his return? lol
— Derick Hutchinson (@Derick_Hutch) December 24, 2023
LMAO Kerby Joseph trash talking and taunting the Vikings sideline as he’s running the INT back, what a legend
— Joey Knish (@JoeyKnish22) December 24, 2023
Kerby Joseph flexing to the Vikings sideline after picking Mullens off mid-play is legendary
— John Kirby (@john_kirby) December 24, 2023
Ima need Kerby Joseph to save his celebration for after the play 🤣
— Downtown Deuce (@DowntownDeuce) December 24, 2023
what in the world is Kerby Joseph doing after that pick?
— Ryan Mathews (@Ryan_POD) December 24, 2023
Kerby Joseph celebrating mid play 🤣🤣🤣
— DVE (@DetvrsEverybody) December 24, 2023
