Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata gave NFL reporter Mike Garafolo a memorable scare following Sunday’s 38-20 victory over the New York Giants.
Jordan Mailata Scares NFL Reporter
Jordan Mailata Scares NFL Reporter (Image via X/@DiBonaNFL)
The post-game celebration was in full swing as players greeted one another and headed off the field. Mailata, on his way to the locker room, spotted Garafolo looking for an interview.
After a quick fist bump, Mailatasuddenly jumped at the reporter, forcing him to leap back in surprise. “How you like them apples?” Mailata shouted. “Ahh, don’t hurt me man,” Garafolo replied, clearly caught off guard.
Jordan Mailata making @MikeGarafolo flinch has to be one of the greatest mic’d up clips ever. 😂
(🎥: @Eagles) pic.twitter.com/M1Qi0efruM
— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaNFL) October 30, 2025
The moment quickly became a talking point on social media. Garafolo laterposted on X, joking, “Reminded me of the Peyton SNL locker room skit: ‘A little pee came out.’”
Reminded me of the Peyton SNL locker room skit: “A little pee came out.” https://t.co/9Q885AMlDn
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 30, 2025
Mailata, known for both his size and sense of humor, seemed to be joking around rather than causing any harm. The Eagles’ lineman has a reputation for playful antics off the field, and this incident added a lighthearted highlight to the team’s dominant win.
The game itself was a statement for Philadelphia. After surprising many by losing the previous matchup against the Giants, the Eagles dominated this rematch, combining Jalen Hurts’ efficient passing with a strong performance from the offensive line.
While the score and statistics told the story of a commanding victory, Mailata’s unexpected jump at a reporter provided the most memorable moment of the night for fans watching the post-game coverage.
Fans Go Wild Over Jordan Mailata Scaring NFL Reporter
Fans on social media couldn’t get enough of Jordan Mailata’s surprise jump at Mike Garafolo.
Onecommented, “Mailata is the best,” while anotherjoked directly at the reporter, “Mike, check those pants buddy.” The reactions captured the mix of awe and amusement as everyone pointed out Mailata’s sheer size.
“Everyone laughing at Mike like Mailata isn’t built like a damn Grizzly Bear. You’d flinch too,” a third fanwrote, perfectly summing up the scene.
A fourth fan admitted the moment had real consequences,saying, “Na he’s a legit big dude. He jumps at me like that the amount of shit to come out of me couldn’t be measured,” followed by a laughing emoji.
Fans reveled in the mix of fear and humor, turning the locker-room moment into instant internet gold.