The Los Angeles Rams couldn’t have scripted a better start to their London showcase. On their opening drive against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Matthew Stafford found rookie WR Konata Mumpfield on a short pass over the middle for a touchdown. And what followed was one of the most unexpected yet electrifying moments of the NFL’s international slate this season.
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After crossing into the end zone for his first career NFL touchdown, the 22-year-old Pittsburgh product dropped the ball, took a few steps, and broke into soccer sensation Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuuuuu” celebration.
It was a pretty good impersonation, too. Mumpfield had his arms outstretched while his body spun midair before landing in the classic stance. The celebration sent Wembley Stadium into a frenzy.
The energy was evident even through the broadcast visuals. Thousands of fans — many of them English Premier League soccer supporters — joined in to echo Ronaldo’s famous “Siuuuuu” celebration across the stadium. For a few seconds, it felt less like an NFL game and more like a Manchester United soccer match from the late 2000s.
Mumpfield’s celebration won over the crowd, while the touchdown swayed the momentum in his team’s favor. The Rams dominated the game from then on to beat the Jaguars 35-7. With the result, the Rams are now 5-2 for the season.
Earlier, amid this intense and exclamatory moment, when Mumpfield lifted the collective energy in the stadium, there was an unintended comic relief, too. On the live broadcast, Rich Eisen, who was calling the game, stumbled over Mumpfield’s name. “It’s a touchdown grabbed by Konnn…notayyy Mumpfield!” he exclaimed, before catching himself, a slip that is now gaining attention on social media.
.@RamsNFL rookie Konata Mumpfield scores in London and hits the siuuuuuuuu
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This 5-yard TD was Mumpfield’s first major mark in the league. Until Sunday, the seventh-round pick had barely been involved in the Rams’ offense. So Eisen’s slip is understandable.
The rookie receiver entered Week 7 with just one career catch for seven yards. But with Puka Nacua sidelined due to an ankle injury, HC Sean McVay made it clear that both Mumpfield and Jordan Whittington would have to step up.
And step up Mumpfield did. He made his opportunity count by giving the Rams an early lead. The moment also made him the first offensive rookie to score a touchdown for the Rams this season. That’s a small but significant milestone for a player drafted 242nd overall in April.
Originally from Dacula, Georgia, Mumpfield’s journey so far is also a feel-good narrative. His steady progress right from college days has been nothing but impressive. After earning Freshman All-American honors at Akron in 2021, he transferred to Pitt (2022-24), where he honed his route-running and earned praise for his maturity and football IQ.
Standing 5’11” with a 4.59 forty-yard dash and a 36-inch vertical, Mumpfield may not be the most imposing athlete. But he’s quickly proving he belongs in the NFL.
In London, what got him the spotlight was his swagger, the audacity to bring Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark move to the NFL’s international stage. He also showcased the confidence to pull it off perfectly. That, and the progress he has shown in his game, could be a sign that he is meant for big things.
