‘Halle Berry’ audible gets reaction out of movie star

To the pantheon of memorable NFL audibles, we can now add “Halle Berry” thanks to the L.A. Rams.

Their usage of it during a game Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks got the attention of the Oscar-winning actress, which in turn led to Todd Gurley taking a playful swipe at Jared Goff.

After Goff, 24, called out Berry’s name three times while appearing to change a first-quarter play call, video of the moment quickly circulated online. It didn’t take long to reach Berry herself, which had the X-Men star asking the quarterback and his team, “Hold up. What is a ‘Halle Berry??’ ”

Goff was happy to provide an answer following the Rams’ 36-31 defeat of the Seahawks.

“It’s my favourite play ever,” he replied to Berry.

That line from Goff came after he’d had some time to collect his thoughts. His initial response, when told of Berry’s tweet immediately after the game, was (via ESPN), “Wait, hold on, are you serious? She heard it!”

Goff’s tweet set the stage for Gurley’s jab, with the 24-year-old running back mocking his quarterback for making a different sort of pass attempt.

Goff declined to say why the audible was named after Berry, all the better to avoid tipping off future opponents. For what it’s worth, the result of the play on Sunday was an eight-yard completion to tight end Tyler Higbee, although he may not have been the primary target.

Per ESPN, Rams coach Sean McVay said the call was named in Berry’s honour because of her beauty and was a compliment to her.

Of course, the most famous audible is undoubtedly Peyton Manning ’s “Omaha!”

For Berry’s part, she appeared more confused than grateful for Goff ’s shoutout. Gurley, though, was clearly happy for the chance to tweak his quarterback.