In Zach Wilson’s second start of the 2022 season, the Jets largely had their way with the Dolphins. New York’s thrashing of Miami was so profound that it scored 40 points without a passing touchdown in a dominant 40-17 win.
Most of the damage the Jets inflicted on the Dolphins’ poor defense was on the ground. Breece Hall and Michael Carter had their way with a Miami front that had no answer for a New York mandate to pound the ball. And with the Dolphins’ offense struggling to do anything meaningful simultaneously, Carter decided to pour a little salt in the wound after scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown that padded the Jets’ lead.
How? Carter mimed Waddle’s signature “waddle” celebration to a tee in the end zone:
Playing against the #Dolphins, #Jets RB Michael Carter did Jaylen Waddle's dance after scoring a TD. pic.twitter.com/7mVBEIobIM
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 9, 2022
You know that perfect impression was planned a long time in advance. (Note: Waddle finished the afternoon with three catches for 23 yards; Carter had two touchdowns.) With a ground game effort like the Jets just enjoyed in a win, Carter certainly earned the right to mock one of the Dolphins’ top players.
NFL fans thought Carter's impression of Waddle's celebration was perfect
Michael Carter trolling Jaylen Waddle!
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) October 9, 2022
Michael Carter just mock Jaylen Waddle LMAOO???
— RB (@RyB_311) October 9, 2022
Michael Carter mocking Jaylen Waddle 💀
— 𝕋𝕪𝕝𝕖𝕣 𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕠𝕟 (@tbenson0717) October 9, 2022
This man is New York https://t.co/8GT8C7dXHX
— Green (@SuburbCacturne) October 9, 2022
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 waddle waddle 🐤 https://t.co/2m9lSZhOvh
— mitch 👾 (2-2) (@mitchsaga) October 9, 2022
WTG Michael Carter! https://t.co/xPB611Cr5K
— Nick Dellow (@Dellnado) October 9, 2022
🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/E4edOVmJr4 pic.twitter.com/vfK6o5SPMo
— Anthony🥀 (@AnthonyAlesi3) October 9, 2022
