The Washington Commanders’ 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football was forgettable. Much of the spotlight has landed squarely on Kliff Kingsbury. The offensive coordinator rolled out a game plan that sputtered from the start.
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was under constant pressure, and the unit failed to generate momentum until it was far too late. Kingsbury’s reputation as a play-caller has always been a mixed bag, but Thursday night poured gasoline on the fire.
Green Bay’s defense looked comfortable reading Washington’s setups, and Daniels, despite flashes of poise, was left stranded in a system that offered little support. It didn’t take long for the internet to react.
Social media lit up with memes and jokes to roast Kingsbury’s decisions, with fans venting their frustrations in real time. Some mocked his inability to adjust, while others turned his trademark offensive guru label into a punchline.
Here are the top seven, among hundreds, if not thousands, of jokes on Kingsbury.
Some fans called Kingsbury’s plays basic. How basic? Straight out of an 80s video game.
Kliff Kingsbury’s playbook: pic.twitter.com/4uZnFlXHCU
— Andrew (@DrewSXZLL) September 12, 2025
Kliff Kingsbury every 3 play calls #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/mhTVx2mjA7
— Jabari (@Jabari______) September 12, 2025
Kliff Kingsbury calling the same plays that didn’t work before in hope they work this time pic.twitter.com/6Y6EoNBU24
— sports are bad (@r4p3m84rt3t4) September 12, 2025
One fan compared Kingsbury’s coaching and strategy-making to comedian Druski.
Kliff Kingsbury in the first half pic.twitter.com/q6rof0skTA
— Jay🤟🏾 (@2WayJay2) September 12, 2025
A fan posted a video of Patrick from SpongeBob, comparing his inability to play tic-tac-toe to Kingsbury’s coaching.
Kliff kingsbury trying to draw up plays pic.twitter.com/HUuFAfKreS
— josiah 👾 (@izzymarss) September 12, 2025
Some fans even involved NBA legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James in the mix to mock Kingsbury.
Asked Kliff Kingsbury not to call screens and short passes pic.twitter.com/5GfSayYVM9
— 𝐖𝐢𝐳𝐳 🕹️ (@mvp_wizz) September 12, 2025
For a Commanders team trying to build around Daniels, Thursday felt like a step back. And for Kingsbury, it was another night where the narrative turned against him.
Kliff Kingsbury Wanted to Set the Tone from the Beginning
The Commanders had a terrible preseason run, losing all three games to the Patriots, Bengals, and Ravens. So, with pressure mounting on the coaching staff and players ahead of the season opener, Kingsbury made a bold comment.
They played their first game of the season against the Giants. Despite the preseason failures, Kingsbury believed he could turn things around for good.
“I liked the additions we made. I loved how we practiced and how we’ve worked and the connection the guys have,” he said.
The first game turned out to be a brilliant outing for the Commanders as they beat the Giants 21-6. But all the hype from their Week 1 win came crashing down when they faced the Packers. Now, it’s back to the drawing board for Kingsbury and his team.
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