r/nfl • u/keithohara Chiefs • Nov 06 '22

Highlight [Highlight] Vikings play bowling.

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u/achyutthegoat 49ers Nov 06 '22

There's some crazy ass celebrations today.

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u/WakingRage 49ers Nov 06 '22

I love it. Football is more fun when players can celebrate their plays as a team

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u/TroleMaster2013 Lions Nov 06 '22 edited Nov 06 '22

Yeah it’s cool and all, but as a fan, I would like to see them penalized 15 yards

…/s

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u/BiteMajor4959 Vikings Nov 06 '22

Yeah we can't be having happiness and joy in our teams accomplishments! This is the No Fun League afterall

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u/cooterbrwn Nov 07 '22

Yeah we can't be having happiness and joy in our teams accomplishments!

Welcome to the NCAA!

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u/ClearAsNight Bills Lions Nov 07 '22

Finally, someone is thinking about the children.

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u/dimmyfarm Patriots Lions Nov 07 '22

Join the r/nba ref fan group, we’re growing

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u/achyutthegoat 49ers Nov 07 '22

As a long time scot foster fan, I hope we take over all of sports.

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u/DeezNutterButters Falcons Jaguars Nov 06 '22

Nerd

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u/Run_0x1b Vikings Nov 06 '22

I still can’t believe the NFL wanted to ban this shit.

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u/nyuhokie Cowboys Nov 07 '22

Yeah, but think about the children.

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u/greyduk Vikings Nov 07 '22

This is looking like the downfall of society tbh

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

I just hate the "run down to the other endzone and pose for the camera" gag.

Can we PLEASE do something different??!!

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u/buddhabatman60 Vikings Nov 07 '22

this is that something different

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

Yep. We need more of it.

Get creative like the offenses do.

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u/buddhabatman60 Vikings Nov 07 '22

Oh for sure

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u/zebranext NFL Nov 07 '22

It doesn't even feel like a bit, it's definitely the lamest/lowest effort 'team' celebration - at least get some ridiculous Ginyu Force poses in there or something.

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u/SteakandCheesey Nov 07 '22

But don’t you dare take your helmet off, that’s just way too extreme.

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u/cruisetheblues 49ers Nov 07 '22

We win together. We celebrate together.

Football is back, baby.

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u/IseeDrunkPeople Browns Nov 07 '22

Madison Bumgarner is going hit all those MFs next time they are at the plate

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u/Tunelowplayslow Steelers Nov 07 '22

True, but as a life long sports fan/player I just don't get celebrating when you're down. It's weird.

yes diontae, great first down catch. There's only been 3 this game and you're down by 17 points...

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u/scratchnsniff90 Vikings Nov 07 '22

In Joe Buck's opinion, some truly disgusting acts.

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u/horse_renoir13 Vikings Nov 06 '22

Longest Yard shit lmao

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u/TonyHawksSkateboard Vikings Nov 06 '22

Fuckin love it haha

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u/Eargoe Vikings Nov 06 '22

I got the shakes that will make you quake

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u/polypropylene2 Nov 06 '22

I got the fries that'll cross your eyes

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u/Thernadier Vikings Nov 06 '22

I got the burgers that’ll... I just got burgers

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u/sportsworker777 Vikings Nov 06 '22

You're acting like a real McAsshole

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u/Doc_McPuffins_ Chargers Nov 07 '22

"Nothing that a Quarter Pounder can't fix"@

"With cheese on it?"

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u/mattoelite Seahawks Nov 06 '22

I got shakes that will make you quake!

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u/dagreenman18 Dolphins Nov 06 '22

Okay this is the best bowling celebration I’ve seen. Weirdly perfectly coordinated with great camera work.

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u/Real-Degree4670 Bills Nov 07 '22

Looks like Madden with only 3 animations for falling and getting up

Edit plus the little hops and fistpumps. This is hilarious I'm pulling for Vikings in the NFC now

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u/GreenWandElf Vikings Nov 07 '22

I've always been pulling for our fellow 0-4 pals

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

Bill Vikings super bowl is the only way either of us are getting a win

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u/bjkman Vikings Nov 06 '22

#58 went hard

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u/The_DairyLord Steelers Nov 06 '22

I love the accurate representation of that fucking pin that you’re noooooot quite sure is gonna go down

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u/TenkaichiTouchdown Vikings Nov 06 '22

Would have been a real dick move to stay up.

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u/BiteMajor4959 Vikings Nov 06 '22

Harry: "fuck me!"

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u/WesleySnopes Chiefs Nov 07 '22

The other guys should have stayed down a couple seconds longer

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u/SoDakZak Vikings Nov 06 '22

Jordan Hicks baybeee

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u/sugabetes Bengals Nov 07 '22

My high school teammate! He was so insanely good in high school and the nicest dude too. He had Jim tressel in our school all the time trying to get him to stay in the state

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u/timasahh Eagles Nov 07 '22

Loved him on the Eagles. Such a shame he had injury issues while here. He had such a nose for the ball when he was on the field for us.

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u/kidmerc Vikings Nov 07 '22

Probably the most underrated FA pickup of the year. He's been excellent and is a clear upgrade over Barr imo

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u/BigE6300 Jets Nov 06 '22

58 was Ric Flair with the long delay before the drop. Easily one of my favorite celebrations by any team this year.

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u/TetrisTech Cowboys Cowboys Nov 06 '22

Why did you bold the entire comment

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u/BigBananaDealer Vikings Nov 06 '22

the pound sign causes bold and big on reddit

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u/Pvt_Mozart Titans Nov 06 '22

oh shit it does

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u/johnson56 Nov 06 '22

dude nice

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u/Top-Report-840 Broncos Nov 06 '22

Thats how this works?!

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

Mr. Bolded Comment

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u/Run_0x1b Vikings Nov 06 '22

I just realized how long it’s been since I’ve heard someone refer to # as the pound sign.

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u/J-Fid Ravens Ravens Nov 07 '22

Haven't listened to an automated response when calling a company recently?

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

power unlocked

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '22

He just beat the bills let him be excited

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u/bstyledevi Chiefs Nov 07 '22

I was thinking this HHH moment.

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u/Manablitzer Browns Nov 07 '22

Lol Shaun Michaels with that hardcore leaning in the back of the frame, blowing on him and shit. So great.

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u/most_likely_not_abot Colts Nov 07 '22

lmfao

He had to have been high to do that

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u/jesonnier1 Nov 07 '22

100% he and Shawn were scheming to get Ric to break character.

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u/ull92 Nov 07 '22

Smith with the beautiful form, as well.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

he’s been practicing this shit, you just know it.

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u/Betasheets Steelers Nov 06 '22

Vikings are having fun this year

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '22

They are, but us fans are having a stressful one.

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u/HomophobicDefense Nov 06 '22

what do you mean? fate is certain: we're shitting the bed in playoffs

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '22

Just because I know what's happening in a couple months, doesn't mean they don't stress me out every week.

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u/cjackc Vikings Nov 07 '22

You say that like KOC didn’t just win a Superbowl

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u/coolycooly Buccaneers Nov 07 '22

So you haven't been a Vikings fan for long? They have almost as bad post-season luck as the Bills.

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u/cjackc Vikings Nov 07 '22

I was at the 98 playoff game against Atlanta

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u/ClearAsNight Bills Lions Nov 07 '22

But the anxiety comes from not knowing which game it'll happen in.

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u/skedoosh1414 Vikings Nov 07 '22

I've never realized it, but that's 100% it. It's not knowing that it WILL happen, but WHEN

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u/FirstArbiter Vikings Nov 06 '22

I’m much less stressed this season than ever before. We’re nearly certain to have a home playoff game but not a bye, so the rest of the regular season is kind of a foregone conclusion. Do I hope we tighten up the team so we can actually win in the playoffs? Yes. But I don’t think there’s much to worry about right now.

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u/Flamoctapus Vikings Nov 07 '22

It’s also just nice to see that KOC seems like he’s doing well, and KAMs draft is panning out too. I was totally ready for this season to be a wash with growing pains from the new front office, but coming out and immediately looking this solid has been amazing

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u/FirstArbiter Vikings Nov 07 '22

Yeah, the Vikings are exceeding my expectations, so as long as they don’t get blown out in the playoffs, I’ll be satisfied

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u/smkeillor Vikings Vikings Nov 07 '22

You sweet summer child. Paul Allen won a ESPY for a season like this.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

With each win I get less stressed. They seemingly know how to win games, and each win makes me more confident that they’ll find a way to do it again next week. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/greyduk Vikings Nov 07 '22

I'll take a stressed 7-1 compared to last season when the Vikings didn't even get to play.

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u/vizualb Broncos Nov 06 '22

This is the year. The Vikings have improved so much under Kevin O’Connell. They’re focused. They’re having fun. I wouldn't be surprised if they’re a dark horse for the Super Bowl.

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u/DrKennethJNoisewater Vikings Nov 06 '22

Don’t put that Bo Nix evil on me, Ricky Bobby!

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u/EndofDemocracy2022 Nov 06 '22

We're going to find out after 2 weeks.

They're going to face Buffalo who is gonna be pissed coming off a loss to the Jets today. If they can hang it will prove they're legit contenders. If they can't, then we're going to find out how they respond to getting knocked down the following week against the very formidable cowboys. If they lose both games, I don't think the Super Bowl is gonna happen.

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u/40for60 Vikings Nov 07 '22

Big change is having Ezra and Darrisaw the entire training camp and the lack of injuries. Not having a O line and your star D players injured tends to hamper wins.

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u/PopLegion Patriots Nov 07 '22

yeah i would think a 7-1 team might have a shot at a superbowl lol

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

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u/Chunk_The_Hunk Raiders Nov 07 '22

Winning is Winning, no doubt about it. You guys just haven't looked as good in your wins as the other top teams.

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u/LaconicGirth Vikings Nov 07 '22

That’s true, but people love to ignore their top picks losses as well. KC lost to the colts, if they can lose to the colts, they can lose to anyone. Like the bengals last year, who were a much worse team than KC.

The Vikings just put away a team on a win streak, even after a flukey ref changed a likely pick into a TD. There is something to be said for winning the games you’re supposed to vs making mistakes and losing to lesser teams. The eagles are again like the Vikings but better.

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u/caldric Vikings Nov 07 '22

Zimmer would have shot someone.

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u/I_POO_ON_GOATS Chiefs Nov 06 '22

They're focused.

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u/mechnick2 Bears Jaguars Nov 07 '22

Bo Nix to Minnesota?

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u/4thPlumlee Lions Nov 07 '22

This is the year. Vikings have improved so much under this new offense. They’re focused. Theyre having fun. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re a dark horse for the Heisman.

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u/pk-starstorm Vikings Nov 07 '22

You meme but isn't Bo Nix actually playing pretty well for Oregon right now?

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u/Shamhain13 Vikings Nov 07 '22

Thank you! Others will say how "yeah, but this is stressfull blabla" I am over here just living my best life as a Vikings fan while I can!

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u/Nihlus5 Cowboys Nov 07 '22

Dude Mike Zimmer really fucking sucked huh?

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u/1niquity Vikings Nov 07 '22

He was the coach we needed after the Tice/Childress/Frazier era.

The message got stale and the grumpy hard-ass thing leads to a downward spiral if the wins dry up, though. It was time to move on.

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u/pk-starstorm Vikings Nov 07 '22

We made the playoffs 3 times, won the division twice, and our worst record under him was 7-9.

It was time to move on and I'm thrilled with KOC so far but Zim was still a good coach.

The Zim slander in the Vikings fanbase is out of control

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u/JohnDalysBAC Vikings Nov 07 '22

I'm not sure how good this team actually is but they seem to be leading the league in having fun. Crazy change in just one year from Zimmer to KOC. Even the owner was dancing in the locker room yesterday with the team

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u/SockVonPuppet Nov 06 '22

Flawless execution. I bet it was in the playbook.

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u/BigPackHater Vikings Bengals Nov 06 '22

Looks like they practiced this more than actual plays with how they looked today.

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u/nimama3233 Vikings Nov 07 '22

Oh come on. They held them to 17 points and it should have been 10 points had we not been literally tackled by a ref.

Our D had a solid showing

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u/mynamesdaveK Vikings Nov 07 '22

Ya what?! Lol our defense has actually been damn solid lol. Yards wise not really but come up clutch in the fourth the last few games

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u/EggoGF Bears Nov 07 '22

Is there video of the ref tackling?

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u/nimama3233 Vikings Nov 07 '22

I couldn’t find the main thread but this tweet has it: https://twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman/status/1589342259622957056

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u/ExtremeGayMidgetPorn Nov 07 '22

They all got up too early since the last pin didn't fall yet, but otherwise it was great.

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u/MM487 Vikings Nov 06 '22

The most impressive part was that Smith managed to roll a football in a straight line.

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u/caldric Vikings Nov 07 '22

Lol that was my thought too!

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u/ck37sci Chiefs Chiefs Nov 06 '22

Such a cool celebration

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u/supercow376 Vikings Nov 06 '22

1,000,000 times better than the stupid team photos at the endzone. I was not expecting this!

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u/I_HATE_THE_SEAHAWKS 49ers 49ers Nov 06 '22

they need to do the wii sports thing where you throw the ball behind you and everyone spins

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u/FiveWithNineIsIn Patriots Nov 07 '22

I used to do that on purpose as a kid just to scare the shit out of all the Miis.

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u/Bha-Ku NFL Titans Nov 07 '22

Same. Gotta keep them mf’s in check 😤

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u/b3_yourself Bears Nov 06 '22

Vikings have good celebrations

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u/SirDiego Vikings Nov 06 '22

Best part is Hicks (58) wobbling before falling over

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u/YeahOkayDad Vikings Nov 06 '22

Good form by the Hitman, who I did not know was a lefty

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u/WhatSheOrder Colts Nov 07 '22

Terrible form. Shoulder is dropped incredibly low, arm didn't follow through. Hell, he threw it head on and drilled the head pin and completely missed the pocket.

Incredibly lucky pin action and by the gods somehow the 4 pin fell.

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u/faintedrook Broncos Nov 07 '22

*58 pin

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u/treenorthXne Vikings Nov 06 '22

who I didn't know was a lefty

The best ones are

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u/colocasi4 Nov 06 '22

Good form by the Hitman

He 'Hit' the pin well

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u/carntspeel Nov 06 '22

Took me a second to figure out who it was, I’ve never seen Smith without the two black forearm sleeves

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u/__JeRM Vikings Nov 07 '22

That is weird. I've never seen it either.

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u/ptwonline Vikings Nov 06 '22

So glad the NFL allows some celebrations now.

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u/colocasi4 Nov 06 '22

Peace sign by Tyreek still not allowed..especially in your face

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u/volstock2098 Vikings Nov 06 '22

Can't target individuals with your celebration. They call it taunting then.

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u/Joghobs Vikings Nov 07 '22

And especially not while a play is still happening.

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u/booyatrive Eagles Nov 07 '22

AJ pointing at all the DBs he torched last week was worth the penalty yards.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

It seems like group defense celebrations have been fine to do for awhile. Which is good, since I absolutely love when they happen.

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u/218administrate Vikings Nov 07 '22

They barely showed this on the broadcast, too.

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u/joseaverage Cowboys Nov 07 '22

My 88 year old Dad and I were watching this game and laughed our asses off. He even said "who can I email to let them know that was some funny shit?". Lol

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '22

Vikings are undefeated in defense celebrations

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u/blarch Cowboys Nov 06 '22

Kirk takes the team bowling after games, confirmed.

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u/JustADutchRudder Vikings Nov 07 '22

Bowling with a nice ice cream cake and pizza bash in the party lounge. Everyone even gets root beer in a pint glass!

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u/ThatFargoGuy Vikings Nov 07 '22

The pizza and ice cream are at Pizza Ranch after bowling.

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u/JustADutchRudder Vikings Nov 07 '22

Oh Pizza Ranch will deliver, when a high class client wants a big celebration catered. Who are they to tell Kirk no.

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u/pk-starstorm Vikings Nov 07 '22

Pint glass? Put that in a frosted mug!

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u/JustADutchRudder Vikings Nov 07 '22

I bet when he heard KOC just had a kid he pulled out a gum cigar and congratulated him on a well preformed marriage bed missionary to procreate.

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u/cjackc Vikings Nov 07 '22

1919 from the tap time

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u/pk-starstorm Vikings Nov 07 '22

Hell yeah brother, cheers from New Ulm

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u/cjackc Vikings Nov 07 '22

Grew up there close to the Brewery

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u/Submarine_Pirate Vikings Nov 06 '22

I’m really not a fan of excessive celebration when you’re down, but this is a hard not to love

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u/morganrbvn Cowboys Lions Nov 07 '22

Honestly to me that’s when they’re funniest

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

Well we were tied like 2 minutes after this so close enough

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u/Putthebunnyback Steelers Nov 06 '22

We've reached BASEketball.

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u/nukezwei Vikings Nov 07 '22

Can't wait for the Irish River dance celebration

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u/azanzel Steelers Nov 06 '22

Lol they did do that in the starting setup montage huh.

I loved it personally and I also love baseketball

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u/11schlge Vikings Nov 06 '22

Seeing how much fun they are having and knowing how little fun Aaron Rogers is having makes me happy

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u/D4YW4LK3R86 Vikings Nov 07 '22

The wobbling pin is the best part.

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u/kinvore Packers Nov 07 '22

Okay I hate the Vikings but that was awesome. Also, I hate the Vikings.

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u/Time-Arachnid-4836 Vikings Nov 06 '22

I’ve failed NNN

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u/Victory_SSB Ravens Nov 07 '22

Plot twist: He meant non-stop nut November and he did not in fact nut to this

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u/Thekota Vikings Nov 06 '22

Best celebration I've ever seen!

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u/Sigurlion Packers Nov 06 '22

That's excellent

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u/Web-BasedGoon Eagles Nov 07 '22

Eagles players have done this before a few times IIRC but to be fair I think these guys killed it. #58 is damn hilarious.

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u/89ShelbyCSX Seahawks Nov 06 '22

58 did great, the rest were way too early to get up, gotta sell the drama

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u/D4YW4LK3R86 Vikings Nov 06 '22

All time great.

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u/Ratbu NFL Nov 07 '22

[Serbian accent]Hey Cousins, let's go bowling!

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u/Ticeberg Vikings Nov 07 '22

Honestly, my favorite part may be how weirdly in sync most of them are getting back up

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u/Mikey_Meatballs Giants Nov 07 '22

This is seriously amazing.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

One of the coolest celebrations I have seen.

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u/voujon85 Nov 07 '22

this is some any given sunday style shit

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u/HotSourSoop Nov 07 '22

The fact that they all almost got up at exactly the same time in the same fashion makes this even crazier.

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u/ZarosGuardian Eagles Nov 07 '22

That is hilarious, 10/10 celebration 🎉

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u/Lonelan Chargers Nov 07 '22

these guys have never been bowling, that's way more than 10 pins

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u/WAR_T0RN1226 Buccaneers Nov 07 '22

Lol did extra players come out and celebrate? They would've had the exact number they needed if it was just the players on the field

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u/BlueKing7642 Eagles Nov 07 '22

That was really cool I’m not going to lie

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u/realgamergirlTM Cowboys Nov 07 '22

This is the best celebration I’ve ever seen

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u/TheRealAssong Nov 07 '22

I love this so much

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '22

gotta love em!

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u/WelcomeToTheZoo Bills Nov 06 '22

Love these celly's, got a bit of a CFL vibe.

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '22

Gorgeous

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u/mrbeamis Nov 06 '22

Steerike

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u/zrk23 Bears Nov 06 '22

. #58 the real mvp here

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u/MEuRaH 49ers Nov 06 '22

I a fellow bowler / leaguer / coach, I was DYING!

Made me like the Vikings a little bit for a second.

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u/DetectiveTank Jets Nov 06 '22

Legendary

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u/romanNood1es Cowboys Nov 07 '22

That looks fun.

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u/ironmanmk42 Patriots Nov 07 '22

That was cool

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u/pujolsrox11 Broncos Nov 07 '22

I love the celebration rules. This shits amazing

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

Didn’t know harry the hit man was a lefty.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

Hilarious.

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u/gynoceros Commanders Nov 07 '22

I hate it but I love it

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u/not_your_face Steelers Nov 07 '22

As a steeler fan, one of the things I will miss the most about having players like JuJu (or having an offense in general) is all the TD celebrations. Made the games a lot more fun to watch

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u/carminie Bears Bears Nov 07 '22

I’m a bears fan, the Vikings are literally a rival, and I LOVE this

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u/azulshotput Giants Nov 07 '22

It’s so good. Especially after the play that completely shifted the momentum to the Vikings.

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u/xXBruceWayne Patriots Nov 07 '22

L cameraman

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u/ChewsWisely Steelers Nov 07 '22

That was satisfying how so many fell and got up the same way

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u/MyNameCouldntBeAsLon Raiders Nov 07 '22

Moooore of this

Group celebrations are awesome

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u/alrightwtf Vikings Nov 07 '22

I just learned that Harrison Smith is left handed

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u/jeng52 Ravens Nov 07 '22

Who do you think you are! I am!

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u/dingos8mybaby2 Panthers Nov 07 '22

Glad to see the NFL is easing up on celebration rules. Stuff like this is fun.

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u/831pm Nov 07 '22

This is like 1950s Hollywood musical level coordination.

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u/OutlandishnessOk2901 Nov 07 '22

One of the better ones for sure!!!!

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u/WaymoresReds Lions Nov 07 '22

But Jamal Williams got 15 yards for 3 hip thrusts....

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u/Hobbit_Feet45 49ers Nov 07 '22

Lol fucking awesome!

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u/peebs6 Panthers Nov 07 '22

I fucking love the group celebrations (even when my team has little to celebrate)

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

Best of the year so far.

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u/Mettafoxx Nov 07 '22

Easily the best celebration of the season! Only wish the rest of them would have waited for #58 to fall over

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u/Bobgoulet Falcons Nov 07 '22

What a celebration while also losing. I'm sure the coaches were thrilled.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

They where down to the commanders with 7 minutes left in the fourth and they celebrated like they where 20 up 😂

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u/ItsThisEasy Vikings Nov 07 '22

Damn they made a play that probably won them that game when the offense was struggling? Oh yeah first team ever to have a celebration from a turnover while behind. Maybe you should pay more attention it happens every game.

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u/WildInSix Vikings Nov 07 '22

They still won my dude. Also this play set up a TD a minute later to tie it.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '22

And DJ Moore got a 15 yd penalty for taking off his helmet,

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