During the Detroit Lions’ 26-23 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football, an unusual moment grabbed the attention of fans.

Cameras caught defensive end James Houston with what appeared to be a stain on his pants, sparking widespread speculation that he had suffered a “sharting” accident on the field.

This quickly went viral, with social media filling up with jokes, memes, and debates about what had actually happened.

However, James Houston wasn’t fazed by the attention. After the game, he took to social media to clear the air, humorously revealing that the stain was not what it appeared to be.

Houston’s lighthearted response helped ease the tension surrounding the mishap, and the situation became more of a funny moment than a serious embarrassment.

The incident was later discussed on the St. Brown Brothers Podcast, which is hosted by Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and his brother Equanimeous.

The brothers couldn’t help but laugh when the topic came up.

Amon-Ra shared how running back David Montgomery had approached him after the game to inform him about Houston’s viral moment.

When Amon-Ra asked Houston about it, the defensive end jokingly responded, saying, “I (expletive) on them.”

Amon-Ra couldn’t help but laugh at the situation, admitting he felt bad for Houston but couldn’t deny how humorous the moment had become.

Despite the embarrassment of the viral incident, Houston handled it with humor and grace, showing that he could laugh off even the most awkward of situations.

His ability to take it in stride highlighted the relaxed and fun atmosphere within the Detroit Lions locker room, where players aren’t afraid to embrace lighthearted moments.

As the Lions continue their impressive season with a record of 8-1, the “shart-gate” incident quickly became just a small blip on their radar, another amusing moment in the midst of their successful campaign.

For those worried about the scandal, it turned out to be nothing more than a Gatorade spill—Houston was just fine.