New York Giants backup quarterback Jameis Winston attempted a unique strategy to draw the Washington Commanders offsides during a recent Thursday night game.
Inserted into the game for a short 4th-and-1 play, the 32-year-old signal-caller belted out the chorus of the Baha Men song, “Who Let the Dogs Out,” at the line of scrimmage, according to Yahoo Sports.
The unusual tactic failed to trigger a penalty, and the Giants ultimately incurred a five-yard penalty before punting the ball, as reported by ESPN.
The broadcast booth expressed surprise at the audible, with announcer Al Michaels asking, “You got to be kidding me!”
Analyst Kirk Herbstreit also questioned the decision, asking, “What is he doing?”
Giants coach John Harbaugh indicated that the vocal cadence was a planned attempt to disrupt the rhythm of the opposing defense, noting that teams occasionally jump in those situations.
Winston explained to reporters after the game that he had been practicing the cadence with his teammates, stating his desire to catch the defense off guard.
The quarterback has a history of incorporating musical references into his professional life, having previously quoted the musical Hamilton during a press conference last year, as noted by People magazine.
Despite the creative effort, the Giants lost the contest to their division rivals by a final score of 24-21, per the Yahoo Sports report.
Winston maintained a positive outlook regarding his performance, telling media members that he intends to have fun while executing his duties on the field, according to the coverage from People.