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.
