Russell Wilson Roasted for Strange Move During OT Coin Toss in Giants' Loss to Lions

Andy Nesbitt | Nov 23, 2025

Russell Wilson didn't play in Sunday's game but he was able to make an appearance for the coin toss before overtime. / @NFLonFox

The Giants came so close to getting a huge upset win on the road on Sunday before the Lions were able to rally in the final minute to tie the game and then won it in overtime, 34-27.

Jameis Winston made his second straight start at quarterback for the Giants and had an incredible game in the loss, throwing for 366 yards and two touchdowns. He also had one catch on a trick play that he was able to then take into the end zone for another score.

Russell Wilson, on the other hand, didn't play a snap in the loss as he once again served as Winston's backup. But he did make a weird appearance on the field for the coin toss before the start of overtime.

Look at Wilson going out for that coin toss with his helmet not only on, but the chin strap buckled as well.

Captain Russell Wilson pic.twitter.com/0wOL1Yj20j

— Talkin’ Giants (@TalkinGiants) November 23, 2025

Again, the 36-year-old quarterback didn't play at all in the game but he was all business going out there for the coin toss. Wilson began the year as the Giants' starter but the team went with Winston instead when Jaxson Dart went down with a concussion in Week 10.

The Giants did end up winning that coin toss, however, as Wilson called tails. So he has that going for him, which is nice.

Fans had lots of jokes about Wilson and that coin toss:

Russ Wilson is Official Coin Toss Caller Now..That’s Bad pic.twitter.com/zQmKBovHIN

— Vic Monte (@TheVicMonte) November 23, 2025

Russell Wilson doing the coin toss with his helmet on pic.twitter.com/CJIqRFTA11

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 23, 2025

Going out for the OT coin toss with full helmet on and chin strap done, even though he hasn’t played it down his peak Russell Wilson

— Greg Meinholz 🧀 (@gmeinholz) November 23, 2025

Russel Wilson not playing a single snap but having his helmet on for the OT coin toss is the epitome of Russel Wilson

— Owned By Sports (@OwnedBySports) November 23, 2025

Russell Wilson going out for the captain coin toss with a helmet on after not playing is about what you would expect from Russell Wilson lol pic.twitter.com/0ppfnkWjRe

— Real World (@RealWorldSport) November 23, 2025

Don’t think you need your helmet on for the coin toss, Russ. Nice call tho. #NYGiants #NYGvsDET

— David Turner (@DaveT1209) November 23, 2025

Why does Russ Wilson have his helmet on for the OT coin toss?? He ain’t even playing lmaoo

— THEGODFRESCO 🏁 (@GSDOUBLEU) November 23, 2025

Russell Wilson correctly calls tails, winning the coin toss for the Giants going into overtime. His best play since 2022.

— Mark (@lebatardshowfan) November 23, 2025

Nice of Russell Wilson to bring out his helmet for the coin toss.

— Jacob Richman (@JacobHRichman) November 23, 2025

russ wearing a helmet for the coin toss is sending me. only game action bro has gotten in months.

— drew olanoff (@yoda) November 23, 2025

Russ going out for the coin toss with his helmet on is so on brand

— Bruce Blingsteen (@blingsteenbruce) November 23, 2025

The Giants fell to 2-10 on the season and became the first team to officially be eliminated from postseason contention.

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