Jameis Winston Sings Who Let the Dogs Out During Giants Loss

New York Giants backup quarterback Jameis Winston sang lyrics from the Baha Men during a fourth-quarter snap count in a 24-21 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday.

Facing a fourth-and-1 from the Giants’ 11-yard line with a 21-17 lead and just over three minutes remaining, Winston tried to coax the Washington defense into jumping offside at MetLife Stadium, The New York Times reported.

John Harbaugh was asked about Jameis Winston's "Who Let the Dogs Out" cadence in trying to draw the Commanders offside: "That's part of the cadence. Teams do jump in that situation sometimes, so that was the idea" pic.twitter.com/ztOqSBmVSL

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“Get ready. Get set. Hut 1, hut 2, hut 3,” Winston began, before shifting into the song’s chorus, according to The New York Times.

“Who let the dogs out? Who? Who? Who? Who?” Winston sang, as captured by Amazon Prime Video microphones.

"WHO LET THE DOGS OUT" 🗣️😭 Jameis Winston really tried it 🤣 (📺 Prime) pic.twitter.com/z1MOAUOBts

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Instead of executing a traditional hard count, the backup added the unusual cadence in an attempt to disrupt the rhythm of the opposing defense. Winston noted after the matchup that the unorthodox ploy had been practiced with the team beforehand, explaining simply that the musical phrase just had a nice ring to it when trying to draw a penalty.

The unusual hard count left broadcasters Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit laughing in the press box, Fox News reported.

If you listen to nothing else today, at least listen to Jameis Winston's hard count here lmao 😂 pic.twitter.com/F1nr26EN3W

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“You got to be kidding me!” Michaels said.

“What is he doing?”

Giants head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged after the game that the coaching staff had prepared the unorthodox cadence, ESPN reported.

“That was part of the cadence there. That was part of the cadence. Teams do jump in those situations sometimes. That was the idea,” Harbaugh said.

The moment quickly circulated across social media platforms, drawing attention from fans and former players alike. Analysts and observers compared the unexpected MetLife Stadium moment to theatrical performances, while others praised the entertainment value provided by the Florida alumnus during a high-stakes divisional contest. Former players and media personalities chimed in online, offering lighthearted remarks about the quarterback’s memorable sound bite.

The Commanders maintained discipline and refused to bite on the play, forcing the Giants to take a delay-of-game penalty and punt, ESPN reported.

Sonny was beside himself 😂 pic.twitter.com/yx9JjUMZYe

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“Took a shot at it. They didn’t do it. Played with good discipline there,” Harbaugh said.

Washington subsequently secured a 24-21 victory on a late touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels to Stefon Diggs, dropping the Giants to 5-3-1, Pro Football Network reported.

Giants tried to get Washington to jump. They didnt. Here comes the punt.

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New York plays the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday, Fox News reported.