The New York Jets had plenty of reasons to get excited about Sunday’s Week 6 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Of course, they handed the defending NFC champs their first loss of the season. But the Jets defense especially did an incredible job to hold the Eagles to 14 points and force four turnovers.
That kind of energy from the defense even had head coach Robert Saleh getting in on the celebrations.
The uppercut celebration has grown into Jets linebacker Quincy Williams’ go-to celly since he joined the league in 2019. He said he drew inspiration from the video game Street Fighter and has been going to that celebration after big plays ever since.
So, after Williams stopped DeVonta Smith short of the sticks on third down, Saleh knew what was coming and timed it up perfectly.
Robert Saleh doing Quincy Williams sack celebration with him is incredible. 🔥@quincywilliams_ | @nyjets pic.twitter.com/hYLkVfWVP3
— NFL (@NFL) October 16, 2023
Saleh was so in sync with Williams on the celebration that it almost looked like the two had planned it ahead of time. Saleh was ready, and Williams approved.
😂 Celebration ready all game https://t.co/pRGabJRsPa
— Quincy Williams (@quincywilliams_) October 16, 2023
Jets fans also loved seeing that excitement from their head coach on the sidelines. Not every team can say the same.
This was how Twitter reacted
Watch this at least 20 times😂😂😂 #jets #TakeFlight https://t.co/y9LSlmknjR
— THE BOSS (@BOSS5__) October 16, 2023
I want this from the new HC next year so bad https://t.co/WTSGKalHYj
— Chris (@JA_Giglio) October 16, 2023
So pumped 🤑 https://t.co/vZtoKn2MnN
— NYJ Ready (@NYJready) October 16, 2023
I love Saleh https://t.co/bSEyR8zFjo
— Matt (@sports_sufferer) October 16, 2023
Absolutely love this! #Passion https://t.co/7fm2uzsiL9
— BGMAC1 🏈 Sauce 🏀 D. Book Fan (@bgmac1) October 16, 2023
Perfect timing on the celebration https://t.co/trej6piaT7
— Diego Ibarra (@DiegoIb86137727) October 16, 2023
Players Coach 🔥 https://t.co/3IM3N3nrq6
— NinersSZN 🚀 (@CedNewEra29) October 16, 2023
Find you someone who loves you the same way Robert Saleh loves his guy Quincy🥹🥹🥹 https://t.co/1shdzKnmAR
— Nick✈TheFanatic (@JetsFanNick) October 16, 2023
This got me so hype 😂😂😂 https://t.co/InPhhHGbvB
— New York Jets Fan (3-3) (@Jet_Geno) October 16, 2023
