NFL Team Atlanta Falcons’ Mascot Sets Guinness World Record For Highest Indoor Rope Swing, Rapper Ludacris Reacts

The NFL season began on September 5 with the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs triumphing over the Baltimore Ravens in an exciting kick-off game. Following this, on September 8, the Atlanta Falcons took on the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the Falcons faced challenges on the field, their mascot, Freddie Falcon, captured everyone’s attention with an extraordinary stunt, making headlines by soaring to new heights. Freddie Falcon made history with the highest indoor rope swing ever recorded during the pre-game festivities. The mascot took centre stage with an exhilarating jump from the top of the stadium.

In the video shared by the Atlanta Falcons’ official social media account, Freddie expertly navigates the rope, even spinning upside down mid-swing while the crowd watches in amazement. This jaw-dropping stunt earned Freddie Falcon the Guinness World Record for the highest rope swing drop, and it’s sure to give viewers butterflies just by watching.

The caption shared by Atlanta Falcons reads, “Freddie Falcon, the Guinness World Records Title Holder for the highest indoor rope swing drop!

Watch the video here:

Freddie Falcon’s astonishing stunt has taken the internet by storm, garnering more than 17.5 million views and igniting a frenzy of reactions online. Social media users were quick to share their thoughts on the awe-inspiring feat.

One user commented, “This made my stomach drop,” while another humorously added, “I would been screaming in that suit.”

Another enthusiastic fan dubbed Freddie as the “Bravest mascot in the world.”

On X (formerly Twitter), one user wondered, “I never understand why there’s nothing underneath just in case something bad happens lol,” while another chimed in with, “Whatever they’re paying the person in the costume is not enough.”

Comments kept rolling in with one saying, “This is more impressive than what Tom Cruise did at the Olympic closing ceremony [ducks],” and another declaring, “This is extremely high-quality mascot content.”

Even rapper Ludacris joined the conversation, playfully declaring, “Challenge Accepted.”

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Steelers’ quarterback Chris Boswell was a standout performer, delivering a remarkable performance by nailing six field goal, including three longer than 50 yards.

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins expressed his disappointment following the game, acknowledging team’s poor performance.

“I was disappointed. Certainly disappointed. You always go out there with an expectation that you’re going to play at a high level, and we didn’t play up to our standards today,” Cousins said as quoted by The Spun.