 Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston IV found himself in the spotlight after a clip of a dark stain on his white pants went viral during Sunday Night Football.
The video, taken during the Lions’ match against the Houston Texans, led many to wonder if Houston had experienced an embarrassing accident on the field.
Addressing the growing rumors, Houston took to social media to set the record straight.
“Ay yall I had sat on some Gatorade just chill,” Houston posted, adding laughing and poop emojis.
Even with his clarification, fans couldn’t resist joking about the situation, and social media was soon flooded with reactions.
One joked, “We don’t even care. Do it every game as long as you keep taking down QBs.”
Another user teased, “Looks like my man tried some chocolate Gatorade! Love you, bro… just having fun. Great game!”
Support also poured in, with one fan commenting, “Lol, I believe you. Good game, man!”
Someone else added, “Doesn’t matter. You earned the right to mess your pants tonight. JAMES HOUSTON IS BACK!”
One fan quipped, “Never seen brown Gatorade, lol, but that stain turned it around. Problems flushed, comeback on!”
Though the stain stole attention, Houston’s game performance stood out more, helping the Lions come back from a 23-7 halftime deficit to beat the Texans 26-23.
Despite QB Jared Goff’s five interceptions, Houston led a second-half rally as Detroit scored with a final-second field goal from kicker Jake Bates, sealing the win.
