As NASA astronaut Suni Williams walked out of the tunnel onto the field, she pumped up the Huntington Bank Field crowd before Cleveland's game against the Bills as she served as the Dawg Pound Captain for Week 16.
The astronaut smashed a red and blue Bills-themed guitar before kickoff as Cleveland prepared to play Buffalo.
Williams is a Euclid, Ohio-born pioneering NASA astronaut who holds the record for most total spacewalking time by a woman. For more than 25 years, her courage and dedication have laid the foundation for upcoming Artemis missions, taking humans back to the Moon and beyond.
She is a veteran of three space missions, Expeditions 14/15, 32/33 and 71/72. She launched aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024, for its first crewed flight to the International Space Station. Following NASA's decision to return Starliner uncrewed, Williams became a member of Expedition 71/72 and returned to Earth in March 2025 aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Over the course of her career, she has logged 608 days in space and completed 62 hours and 6 minutes of spacewalk time, the fourth most in NASA history.
"I'm excited to serve as the Dawg Pound captain for this Sunday's game. I love the loyalty of this city and its fan base. They lead with their hearts and stick with their team," said Williams. "At NASA, it's all about teamwork, and as my team gets ready to take the next giant leap back to the Moon, we're going to need a strong, loyal fanbase just like the Browns to support us through Artemis and beyond!"
