Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy was hit with a penalty following his first quarter end zone celebration that has fans scratching their heads.
Kansas City star QB Pat Mahomes found Worthy, and Worthy found the end zone to put the Chiefs up 6-0. After the play, Worthy and fellow Chiefs receiver Hollywood Brown did a Christmas-themed celebration, with Worthy shoveling gifts into the “bag” held by Brown.
So far, so good.
Then, Worthy lifted the side of his jersey, and the referee threw a flag.
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Some X users believed Worthy was flagged for the “presents in the bag” celebration. However, the referee clearly reached for the flag after the receiver lifted his jersey, not before.
So, what gives?
The prevailing theory is
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