NFL fans amused by Bill Belichick’s sassy challenge flag throw

Bill Belichick has a sassy side just the like the rest of us.

The New England Patriots head coach was in the midst of a rough night towards the end of the third quarter as the Miami Dolphins led 17-3, allowing Mac Jones and Co. almost next to nothing on offense.

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Then at the 1:26 mark of the third period on a 4th-and-inches, Belichick challenged the ruling of the spot in hilarious fashion before tucking the red flag back in his sock. Here's how it went down.

Bill was disgusted 😭😂

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Social media couldn't hold back the laughter on the Patriots' coach. Here are some of the best reactions:

Bill Belichick channeled his inner Gronk and spiked the challenge flag 🤣😭pic.twitter.com/VRV3sFBR1H
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 18, 2023

No one:

Bill Belichick challenging a play: pic.twitter.com/GmEB4NRvXz
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) September 18, 2023

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Bill Belichick having a hoodie with a front pocket and choosing to keep the challenge flag in his right sock is so Bill Belichick
— Big Game Bengal (@BengalYouTube) September 18, 2023

Bill Belichick keeping the challenge flag in his sock is 10/10.
— Tom Grossi (@tomgrossicomedy) September 18, 2023

What did the flag do to bill belichick ??? 😭😭😭
— Daniel (@chavo_boii) September 18, 2023

Belichick's sock is from 1987. #MIAvsNE #Patriots #SNF
— Keith Pearson (@keith_pearson) September 18, 2023

Belichick just broke the internet by having a creative blocked field goal play lined up and having the challenge flag in his sock

He’s so back
— Cole Adams (@coleadamss) September 18, 2023