The curtain closed on the 2024 NFL regular season, but not without some vintage pettiness between old rivals. In a clash of former Oilers franchises, the Houston Texans marched into Tennessee and upset the playoff-bound Titans 23-14. While the Texans celebrated snapping their losing skid, they made sure to pour a little salt in the wound.
Oilers Trolling on Full Display
Houston wasted no time jabbing at Tennessee’s Oilers throwback uniforms. The Texans’ social media team fired off a series of posts mocking the Titans’ attempt to claim Houston’s pro football heritage.
- Logo Jab: The Texans tweeted an image of the classic Oilers logo, but replaced the derrick with an “L” to hand the Titans a symbolic loss.
- Oilers Ownership: Houston declared that they “found the oiL in tennessee,” implying that the Oilers legacy still belongs to the city of Houston.
Divisional Rivalry Pettiness Abounds
The Texans’ trolling was one of many instances of pettiness between divisional foes in Week 18. The Washington Commanders, after beating the Dallas Cowboys with a thrilling last-minute touchdown, celebrated by tweeting a mocking clip from “The Office.”
Meanwhile, even in defeat, the Los Angeles Rams got in on the action. LA went after the victorious Seattle Seahawks, using a podium meme to imply Seattle’s win was meaningless since the Rams had already locked up the division.
The Bottom Line on NFL Trolling
As the old saying goes, “all is fair in love and football.” The NFL’s Week 18 proved that pettiness has become a requisite for any self-respecting football rivalry. From the Texans’ Oilers shutdown to the Commanders’ and Rams’ meme warfare, the final week delivered elite trolling that was almost as entertaining as the on-field action.
In the end, isn’t that what sports are all about – athletic glory, the thrill of competition, and getting the last laugh at your rival’s expense on social media? As NFL fans, we say bring on the barbs, memes and petty posts. It’s the new gridiron tradition.
