The New York Mets just decided to pick a fight with a quarterback, but they did it using a simple math problem. Showing respect for Jayden Daniels, the team shared a graphic stating they stopped at 4. This move comes right after the Commanders’ star had a huge dispute with his old college, LSU, over who gets to wear the No. 5 jersey.
Jayden Daniels is the Washington Commanders quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy in 2023 while playing for LSU. His spokesperson told ESPN that the player took issue with the Tigers allowing a new cornerback, DJ Pickett, to wear the number 5. Daniels’ attorney sent a letter to LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry on August 5. The letter stated that the school can no longer use his name, image, and likeness.
The conflict has turned into a massive joke across the sports world, with teams and fans joining in. StubHub declared it would no longer offer tickets in groups of 5. A joke from the Minor League Baseball account suggested a game might resume in the fifth inning at 5:05 p.m.
But the biggest laugh came from the Mets on Friday night.
The team had just beaten the Washington Nationals, the Commanders’ neighbor in MLB, with a score of 4-1. After that win, the Mets posted their graphic about stopping at 4. The post went viral fast, gathering over 8,700 retweets and 108,000 likes by Saturday.
The Scoreboard Says It All
The Mets have a reason to be playful about the number 4 since they scored exactly that many runs in the game. The team currently sits at 22nd in MLB with 514 runs scored this season. They aren’t the highest-scoring squad, but they managed to beat the Nationals by a single run. This victory gave them the perfect opening to mock the number 5 without saying a mean word. It’s a clever way to show support for a local NFL star while poking fun at a college program. The Commanders are right next door to the Mets in the DC area, so the connection makes sense. The team used their win to make a statement that was clear to anyone watching the game.
A Jersey That Matters
For Jayden Daniels, the number 5 isn’t just a digit on a shirt. It represents his time at LSU where he won the Heisman Trophy. He doesn’t want his alma mater to let another player wear that same number right now. The letter from his attorney makes it clear that he wants to protect his brand.
The dispute shows how much weight players put on their personal brands today. Daniels is a second-year player who has already made a name for himself. He’s known for his rushing ability and passing consistency in his rookie season. The fight over the number 5 is a small part of his larger career, but it has grabbed national attention.
The Game Changes Tomorrow
The trolls will keep coming as long as the story stays hot. Fans love to see teams play along with the drama. The Mets showed they understand the internet culture better than most. They turned a legal letter into a viral moment for their fans.
This kind of banter is what sports fans love to see. It connects the NFL and MLB in a way that feels fresh and fun. The Mets might just have won the internet this weekend. The real test will be if the Commanders play the Mets in the future, but that’s a long way off. For now, the number 4 is the only one that matters in New York.
