WNBA Fans have found their latest viral crossover moment — this time between Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers.
After the Commanders’ loss to the Cowboys, a short clip posted by @FanDuel showed Daniels and Bueckers meeting on the field. The video looked innocent enough until Daniels, mid-conversation, briefly pulled out his phone. That single move sent the internet spiraling.
“Pulling out the phone for .2 seconds issssssss something,” one user, @BlitzedByTurner, wrote on X, while another, @gothkuro, joked, “He had to see if his mom texted him.”
Pulling out the phone for .2 seconds issssssss something https://t.co/y9zd9TOI8v
— NFL YOUNGBOY (@BlitzedByTurner) October 21, 2025
The post has since turned into a full-blown meme fest among WNBA fans, with countless people poking fun at Daniels’ timing and awkward composure in front of one of college basketball’s most recognizable names.
Some defended him, saying it was likely a reflex moment caught at the wrong time, but others couldn’t resist turning it into a lighthearted roast.
“Imagine meeting Paige Bueckers and immediately checking your notifications,” one fan wrote. “Brother lost focus like a rookie cornerback on a pump fake.”
It’s unclear how close Daniels and Bueckers actually are, but their brief interaction has already sparked endless jokes, edits, and even speculative posts about whether something romantic could be brewing — though it seems most WNBA fans are just in it for the memes.
For now, Jayden Daniels’ quick phone check might go down as one of the funniest sports crossover moments of the week. Sometimes, timing really is everything — especially when WNBA fans are watching.
Paige Bueckers’ Throw Sparks NFL Comparisons After Viral Clip
It wasn’t just Jayden Daniels who caught attention that night — Paige Bueckers did too, and for a completely different reason.
In another angle from the Commanders-Cowboys postgame moment, Bueckers was seen tossing a football with a surprisingly sharp spiral. The throw immediately lit up social media, as @NFL_DovKleiman reposted the clip with the caption, “Bueckers has a better arm than some NFL quarterbacks.”
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Paige Bueckers throwing a perfect pass with a football at this past week’s Cowboys game.
Bueckers has a better arm than some NFL quarterbacks.
The Dolphins need a new QB…👀 pic.twitter.com/8LEuRT1s5b
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 21, 2025
WNBA fans ran wild with the idea, with @ModernFootball0 adding,
“Better than half the QBs in the AFC East,”
and @TheMetsX chiming in,
“Wow, you have to wonder if she could play QB in the NFL at this point. That arm is undeniable.”
For a player known mostly for her basketball IQ and smooth shooting touch, seeing Bueckers throw a clean football spiral left even non-WNBA fans impressed. The clip quickly made its way across sports accounts, blending the worlds of football and women’s basketball in a way that’s rarely this entertaining.
Paige’s effortless motion wasn’t just athletic — it showed the kind of coordination and power that makes her one of the most naturally gifted players in college sports today. WNBA fans have always known she’s special, but this little crossover moment gave everyone else a glimpse of that too.
As the memes and reactions pile up, one thing’s for sure: Paige Bueckers might not be joining the NFL anytime soon, but she just reminded WNBA fans that when it comes to skill, she can hold her own in any arena.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
