Green Bay, WI. The NFL world was thrown into complete chaos on Sunday night after Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur made what seemed like an offhand remark about Tesla — but ended up triggering a nuclear-level response from none other than Elon Musk himself.
Following the Packers’ narrow loss to the Lions, LaFleur was asked about the team’s future sponsorship outlook during his postgame presser. In a sarcastic tone, he replied:
“Get rid of Tesla. The Packers will never advertise for Elon Musk.”
That single sentence detonated across social media when Elon Musk caught wind of it.
The billionaire tech mogul fired back almost instantly on X, posting:
“If the Packers don’t want Tesla, maybe I’ll just buy the team and fire LaFleur myself. I’ve had enough of these mid-coaches talking down like they’re innovators.”
“Imagine choosing cheese over rockets. Green Bay is about to be the launch site for a new era — without Matt.”
“This is why your team hasn’t won a Super Bowl in over a decade. Maybe it’s time someone with real vision steps in.”
Chaos in Title Town
The tweets hit Green Bay like a winter blizzard. Social media exploded with hashtags like #MuskToLambeau, #FireLaFleur, and #TeslaTakesGreenBay trending across X, TikTok, and Instagram.
Fans were split — some were stunned at the level of pettiness, others surprisingly intrigued:
“Musk owning the Packers would either be a disaster or the most entertaining thing since Brett Favre’s interceptions.”
“Honestly, LaFleur’s play-calling has been questionable… Musk might actually fire someone at halftime and I’d respect that.”
However, traditionalists and longtime Packers fans weren’t amused:
“We’re a fan-owned team, not some billionaire’s playground. Keep your Twitter meltdowns and rockets out of Lambeau.”
But Can Musk Even Buy the Packers?
That’s where things get messy. Unlike most NFL teams, the Packers are publicly owned — by over 537,000 shareholders who hold more than 5 million shares. There is no majority owner, and league rules prevent any individual from holding controlling interest.
That didn’t stop Elon from posting:
“Rules can be rewritten. Innovation starts where tradition ends.”
While league insiders say Musk would have no realistic path to actually acquiring the team, his influence, money, and ego are powerful enough to stir up conversations that NFL owners might prefer to avoid.
An anonymous league executive told media:
“The guy bought Twitter. You think he’s scared of bylaws?”
LaFleur Responds
Breaking his silence Monday morning, Matt LaFleur seemed amused but slightly annoyed. He told reporters:
“I made a joke. Didn’t realize it would turn into a rocket launch.”
He added,
“I respect innovation. But we’re focused on football here. That’s all I’m going to say.”
Still, many believe the damage — or entertainment — is already done. Packers President Mark Murphy has not commented, but sources say the team is “monitoring the situation.”
What Now?
Elon Musk may not be able to buy the Packers, but once again, he’s hijacked the headlines of an entire American institution in under 280 characters.
As one viral comment put it:
“The Packers may belong to the fans, but the drama? That belongs to Elon.”
