Yoga, Basketball and Limbo: Week 12’s Best NFL Celebrations
Try to go back and remember the sad days when the NFL didn’t allow players to celebrate in the end zone. It’s a scary thought, and to make sure fans fully appreciate the planning and execution that goes into these viral moments I put together an extra long list of the best celebrations in the NFL in week 12. Some celebrations took their inspiration from other sports, while others revamped kids games, but they all are amazing, and I’m sure happy the NFL allows celebrations!
Note: The celebrations below are made public by team sites, media outlets, and players pages. We will add more when and if they become available.
Zen mode
There were two yoga-inspired celebrations this week, and the first comes from the Ravens’ Matthew Judon.
"thank u, next" –@man_dammn probably. pic.twitter.com/7odNALuJge
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 25, 2018
Judon wasn’t the only player who took to the ground for some meditation after a big play. Stefon Diggs showed off his easy pose after he scored a touchdown.
Stefon Diggs with a little post-TD yoga? #HeATerp pic.twitter.com/056jvALBNm
— Scott Greene (@TerrapinNation) November 26, 2018
Tickets, please!
I just want to know how I can get tickets to the concert the Bears put on after their touchdown! This celebration is gold!
Allowing celebrations is literally the best thing the NFL has done in years
— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) November 22, 2018
The Scarn
An ode to The office Trey Quinn follows The Scran steps. “You jump to the right, and you shake a hand. Then you jump to the left, and you shake that hand. Meet new friends, tie some yarn, and that’s how you do The Scarn.”
.@treyquinn8 bustin’ out The Scarn celebration pic.twitter.com/4mLYnNecKp
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November 22, 2018
The Lowest Celebration
The human limbo might have been my favorite from the weekend! Although I would have liked to see them get lower, the human limbo is creative, fun and ones of the best celebrations in my book!
How low can you go? 👀 @dalvincook pic.twitter.com/ZJsb9dayHI
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November 26, 2018
Throwback
A few teams decided to throwback their celebration dance moves to the 2000s and I’m here for it!
Hi @souljaboy thought you should see this pic.twitter.com/DnRzN0Jx1m
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November 26, 2018
Ultimate Sports Moment
The Seahawks got the win on Sunday and today they win the best celebration. The internet loved the Iverson/Lue step over and so did I. You can’t go wrong by celebrating one of the best sports moments!
Lockett broke out the AI/Lue step 🐐
(via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/ELW0sgB9Kj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 25, 2018
After their wins, teams celebrated in the locker room, with game balls, victory speeches, and some exciting announcements.
Bills 24 Jags 21
McDermott took a ling from Tom Petty and told his team they don’t back down after the game.
“We don’t back down from anyone.”
Coach McDermott’s locker room victory speech. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/kMoKYLvkNt
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) November 26, 2018
Bucs 27 49ers 9
Tampa Bay got together and celebrated their win before looking forward to hosting the Panthers next week.
“This is what we’re supposed to do, y’all feel me?!” pic.twitter.com/ILvMGFeBDS
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 26, 2018
Browns 35 Bengals 20
The Browns have had some close games this season and after this win over in-state rival the Bengals, Gregg Williams says “Even when we make it interesting we win.”
“There are some Road Dawgs in this room!” 🐶 pic.twitter.com/1hgmBMJFGN
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 25, 2018
Chargers 45 Cardinals 10
The Chargers break out by telling each other to savor the moment and enjoy each victory.
Take nothing for granted. pic.twitter.com/rDekBXU050
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) November 26, 2018
Broncos 24 Steelers 17
After the excitement of beating the AFC North leading Steelers, the Broncos remind themselves of their postseason hopes.
“It’s time for more work. I’m telling you, it can be special if you keep working.”
Inside the locker room after we #BeatTheSteelers! 👇 pic.twitter.com/oyTQGXQPni
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 26, 2018
Colts 27 Dolphins 24
After the Colts took down the Miami, the team celebrated special teams and the members who helped them get the W.
We struggled. We fought. We overcame. #ColtsForged pic.twitter.com/Nvgx4YljgN
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 26, 2018
Vikings 24 Packers 17
After a big Sunday night win the Vikings team goes crazy when coach announces they get a few days rest.
And with that, we’ll see you Wednesday!#VikingsVictory pic.twitter.com/qkeGB2Kw0c
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 26, 2018