Too sick to play, but not too sick to attend the Knicks game?

NFL fans are teeing off on New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson after he was spotted at the New York Knicks’ Game on Friday.

The Giants have already ruled Theo Johnson out for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys with an illness. It’s understandable if Johnson is truly feeling under the weather and unable to play.

But apparently, Johnson isn’t sick enough to stay home and avoid thousands of others in a public setting.

On Friday, the 24-year-old Theo Johnson was spotted at Madison Square Garden to watch the Knicks take on the Atlanta Hawks. The second-year tight end was even featured on the MSG jumbotron:

Fans wasted no time ripping on Johnson.

“That’s an interesting way to treat an “illness,” a fan said.

“Dude apparently can’t even catch a cold,” joked a user.

“What discipline the @Giants running there. Starts at the top Mr Mara,” wrote another.

“He understands the assignment. Committed to the tank!” quipped a user.

“What? Can’t play on Sunday cause you’re sick but well enough to go to a sporting event???” another asked.

“Good to see Theo Johnson has recovered,” one fan said.

The Giants will be shorthanded on offense in the regular season finale. They lost superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers for the year with a torn ACL in Week 3. Five weeks later, standout rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered a gruesome season-ending ankle injury that ended his season.

Along with Johnson, leading wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson are also inactive for Sunday’s clash at MetLife Stadium.

Theo Johnson Had A Superb Sophomore Season

Theo Johnson (Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
Not much went right for the 2025 Giants, who fired head coach Brian Daboll after an ugly 2-8 start. But along with Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, Johnson was an encouraging development on offense.

Per Pro Football Reference, Johnson’s 2025 season ends with 45 catches for 528 yards and five touchdowns. Robinson is a pending free agent, but an offensive nucleus of Dart, Nabers, Johnson, Skattebo and offensive tackle Andrew Thomas provides good reason for long-term optimism.

Obviously, the primary offseason objective is to find the right head coach who can instill a winning culture for this once-proud franchise. But for once, the Giants’ long-term outlook is promising.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.