WAYMO WENT UPSIDE DOWN.
Jameson Williams scored twice against Green Bay, then flipped through the Detroit end zone in a celebration that made one extraordinary Sunday even more memorable.
Jameson Williams had already done enough to earn Detroit’s attention on October 25, 2026. Against the Green Bay Packers, the Lions receiver caught five passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns, repeatedly challenging the defense with the acceleration that has made him one of Detroit’s most dangerous offensive players. Then he added a celebration that became an image of the afternoon: a backflip after scoring.
The moment belonged to a game with considerable rivalry stakes. Detroit eventually defeated Green Bay 20–17 when Jake Bates kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired at Ford Field. But the final score does not fully capture the energy of Williams’ performance.
The Two Touchdowns That Set Up the Backflip
Williams opened Detroit’s scoring with a 16-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter, finishing a drive engineered by Jared Goff. The catch gave the Lions the early lead, though Green Bay soon responded through a Jordan Love touchdown pass to Tucker Kraft.
In the third quarter, Williams struck again. With the Packers having taken a 14–10 lead, Goff found No. 1 for a ten-yard touchdown that restored Detroit’s advantage.
It was after that second-half score that Williams performed his acrobatic celebration. An Associated Press photograph by Rey Del Rio captured the receiver upside down in the end zone.
Detroit’s official game recap confirms Williams’ two receiving touchdowns and 91-yard performance.
Two touchdowns put Waymo on the scoreboard. One backflip put him into the visual memory of the game.
The Photograph That Captured Waymo in Midair
Backflips make unusually powerful sports images because the body becomes recognizable in a position rarely seen during ordinary play. Williams’ inverted silhouette, the blue uniform and the dramatic end-zone setting all helped turn a celebration into a graphic moment.
Exact-event photography: Rey Del Rio / Associated Press, October 25, 2026. The photograph is featured in NFL.com’s Top 10 Photos from Week 7. This is a credited link to the official gallery; the copyrighted AP file has not been copied onto EllieShirt.
Why “Upside Down” Became the Right Graphic Language
Williams’ nickname Waymo references his speed. The backflip introduced a second characteristic into the visual story: extraordinary control of his body after the scoring play had ended.
The Upside Down design builds around that combination. Instead of placing Williams in a standard catching pose, the artwork features a reversed No. 1 silhouette and upside-down WAYMO lettering.
An inverted receiver illustration and bold Waymo lettering inspired by the Lions’ 2026 Packers celebration.
Explore the backflip graphic →The Waymo Backflip Shirt turns the physical movement into the concept itself. The text and figure appear inverted, so even a reader unfamiliar with the original game can understand the central idea.
Detroit Needed More Than a Celebration to Beat Green Bay
The Lions and Packers were tied 17–17 late in the fourth quarter. Green Bay had opportunities to win, including a missed field-goal attempt, but Detroit’s offense moved into position for Bates’ final kick.
Goff finished with 303 passing yards and two touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown added 153 receiving yards, and Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 116 yards. Williams’ two scores were essential parts of a broader team performance rather than the only reason Detroit won.
The victory moved the Lions to 4–2 and gave the rivalry a fresh chapter. The final field goal decided the result, while Williams’ backflip supplied one of its defining images.
Why a Backflip Travels Beyond the Box Score
The play was also included in the NFL’s official Week 7 photographic highlights. That selection reflects something sports photographers understand well: viewers remember the visual shape of an action as much as the statistics attached to it.
The backflip works without a lengthy explanation. A viewer sees a uniformed athlete inverted in midair and immediately recognizes something unusual. The game context supplies the rest.
That connection between player identity and visual culture is especially strong for a receiver whose speed has become part of his public image. Williams is not just scoring; he is creating a particular style of highlight.
The Detroit Lions collection connects these designs with other moments from Detroit football, while the NFL collection places the celebration in the wider league culture. For player-specific artwork, browse Jameson Williams graphics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Jameson Williams do a backflip against the Packers in 2026?
Yes. Williams performed an acrobatic flip after a second-half touchdown during Detroit’s October 25, 2026 game against Green Bay.
How many touchdowns did Jameson Williams score?
He caught two touchdown passes from Jared Goff, scoring from 16 yards and ten yards.
How many receiving yards did Waymo have?
Williams finished with five receptions for 91 yards against Green Bay.
Did the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers?
Yes. Detroit won 20–17 on a 22-yard field goal by Jake Bates as time expired.
What does the Upside Down graphic represent?
Its reversed player silhouette and lettering represent Williams’ touchdown backflip and the energetic Waymo identity associated with the Lions receiver.
The Upside Down graphic captures the motion behind one of the Lions’ standout Week 7 celebrations. Explore more in the Detroit Lions archive.
Waymo Backflip Shirt captures Jameson Williams’ upside-down touchdown celebration during the Detroit Lions’ 20–17 win over Green Bay on October 25, 2026. The No. 1 graphic commemorates his two touchdowns and 91 receiving yards.