Joey Harrington's face was splashed across the video boards while Billy Joel's "Piano Man" played, a jab at the quarterback's piano playing.
Harrington got the last laugh.
He threw three touchdown passes Thursday to help the Dolphins erase a 10-point deficit and roll to a 27-10 victory over the Lions, who drafted him third overall in 2002 and gave up on him earlier this year.
May 2006 - Detroit Lions Wiretap
Lions' Jones Out Against Dolphins
Kevin Jones, Detroit's leading rusher and second-leading receiver, was inactive for the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Dolphins.
Jones sprained his ankle in Sunday's loss at Arizona. He was replaced by Arlen Harris.
Ankle Injury Forces Kevin Jones To Locker Room
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones injured an ankle late in the first quarter of Week 11's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
He was taken to the locker room for X-rays.
Lions Re-Sign WR Bradford
The Lions re-signed wide receiver Corey Bradford to a one-year contract and released wide receiver Kevin Kasper on Thursday.
Plea Deal Likely For Lions' Assistant Coach
A Detroit assistant coach arrested while police say he was driving nude and a week later on suspicion of drunken driving most likely will get a plea deal.
Joe Cullen's misdemeanor cases were adjourned until Feb. 6. Judge William Hultgren said Tuesday he could accept a plea agreement then if Cullen continues a treatment program and stays out of trouble.