Packers Center's Puke-Soaked Snap Sparks Unusual Play Call

In a bizarre turn of events during the Packers' recent game against the Colts, center Josh Myers found himself in an unexpected situation - vomiting on the football just before snapping it to quarterback Malik Willis. This unusual incident led to an unconventional play call, leaving both the players and the coaching staff puzzled.

A Stomach-Churning Moment on the Field

Projectile Vomit Hits the Football

As the Packers lined up for a crucial third-down play in the second quarter, the 6-foot-5, 309-pound Myers was in his stance, hand on the football, ready to snap it to Willis. However, just as Willis went through his cadence, Myers experienced a sudden bout of nausea, resulting in a projectile vomit that covered the football.

Quarterback Forced to Tuck and Run

Despite the unexpected turn of events, Myers still managed to snap the ball. When Willis realized the football was now covered in vomit, he quickly decided against throwing the puke-soaked ball and instead opted to tuck it and run, rather than risk an incomplete pass or a turnover.

Confusion on the Sideline

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was understandably puzzled by the play call, as running on a third-and-10 situation is not a typical decision. However, when he asked Willis about it, the quarterback revealed the reason behind his unconventional choice - the vomit-covered football.

A First-Time Experience for the Coaching Staff

LaFleur admitted that he had never encountered a situation where a center vomited on the football before a snap. In fact, the official, Shawn Hochuli, even approached LaFleur and offered to remove Myers from the game if the vomiting continued, a suggestion the coach readily agreed to.

A Recurring Issue in Sports

While the Packers' incident may have been a unique occurrence, puking during games is not entirely uncommon in the world of sports. Athletes from various disciplines, including star MLB pitcher Hunter Greene, have been known to experience similar episodes on the field of play.

A Resilient Effort Despite the Setback

Despite the unexpected and unsavory incident, the Packers managed to secure a 16-10 victory over the Colts. This win was particularly significant for Willis, who was making his first start for the team after the injury to franchise quarterback Jordan Love in the season opener.As the Packers move forward, they will undoubtedly be better prepared for any future vomit-related incidents on the field. For now, the team and its fans can take solace in the fact that they emerged victorious, even in the face of such a unique and stomach-churning challenge.