Jameson Williams Brought Mom Wholesome Birthday Gift After Long Touchdown vs. Bears

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Jameson Williams brought in a 82-yard touchdown pass after a deep shot from quarterback Jared Goff during the Detroit Lions' 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The big play was so exciting that current Lions wide receivers coach and former player Antwaan Randle El sprinted down the sideline as Williams sailed into the end zone.
As Williams sat back on the sideline after the score, he needed to track down his touchdown ball so he could get it to its rightful new owner: his mother. Williams's big play came on his mom's birthday, which gave him the perfect birthday gift idea.
Jamo's a great gift giver 🎁 pic.twitter.com/FkWBuGezcQ
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 24, 2024
"It's my mama's birthday, I need that football," Williams said on the bench in a video posted by the Lions. "Can you write happy birthday on it? It's crazy, she didn't even make it to the game today. It's her birthday."
Williams told Randle El that he needed to get the ball and get it inscribed with a custom birthday message. Randle El mentioned that Williams already got his mom the best gift: a touchdown.
"She told me she wanted a ball," Williams said to Randle El. "But she didn't make it to the game!"
The ball was secured and Williams officially had the best birthday gift waiting for his mom when the two met up in Detroit. What a thoughtful son.
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Blake Silverman is a writer at Sports Illustrated, primarily covering the NBA and WNBA. Before joining SI in November 2024 as a breaking/trending news writer, he covered the WNBA, NBA, G League and college basketball for numerous sites, including Winsidr, SB Nation and A10Talk. He’s an alum of both Michigan State and St. Bonaventure University, receiving a master’s degree from the Bonnies’ sports journalism program. Outside of work, he’s a husband, father, yogi and fairly mediocre tennis player who’s open to any tips on how to play defense in EA Sports College Football.