Quincy Williams Channels Joker Ahead of Jets-Dolphins Showdown

Quincy Williams made a bold statement with his pregame attire.

As the New York Jets prepared for their rivalry clash against the Miami Dolphins on December 7, Williams arrived at Metlife Stadium dressed as the Joker, complete with striking face paint reminiscent of Heath Ledger's iconic portrayal from 2008. This costume choice aligned perfectly with the team's special "Gotham City Football" uniforms for the game.

Williams, a long-time fan of the notorious Batman villain, donned full white face paint and eyeliner, accentuated by the Joker's signature red smile. His green-dyed hair completed the transformation.

On social media, the Jets shared a video of Williams confidently strutting into the stadium in his elaborate outfit.

This isn't Williams' first time embracing the Joker persona; he previously dressed as the character for Halloween in 2024. Just hours before the game, he teased fans with a clip featuring Jack Nicholson's Joker from the 1989 film "Batman."

The Jets sported unique jerseys for this matchup against their division rivals, featuring black matted helmets, Gotham Green jerseys and pants, along with specially designed number fonts and nameplates.

However, the game took a grim turn for the Jets, who found themselves trailing 24-7 at halftime after conceding three touchdowns to the Dolphins in the first quarter.

With a record of 3-9, the Jets are struggling at the bottom of the AFC East division this season, which has been marked by inconsistency and disappointment.

In a more uplifting note, on December 4, Williams received a nomination for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. This accolade honors players who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact beyond football.

"Being nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is an incredible honor," Williams stated. "I’m grateful to the Jets organization and everyone in the community who has supported me. Giving back and making a difference off the field means just as much to me as playing on Sundays. I hope my work inspires others to help lift up those around them and create lasting change together."

This recognition stems from his earlier efforts this year when he invited five young cancer survivors to serve as honorary captains during the Jets' Crucial Catch game on October 5.

Additionally, he organized a football camp at Miles College that engaged over 200 youth participants, providing mentorship and sports training.

"It’s Quincy Williams the human, the person who’s always smiling, who’s getting this award, and not just a football award," he remarked after practice on Thursday. "It means a lot just getting nominated for it. Winning it would be another level."

He added, "Most of the time, I’m just giving back to the community out of the kindness of my heart, and it also makes me happy just seeing other people smile. I’m not really doing it for an award; I was just going to hang out with people and on top of that giving back. They told me this was a reward for that and I said, ‘Hold on now.’ My reward is mostly the smiles on people’s faces and the conversations."