Eff It- as Michael Pitmann Ignores the Fine for Celebrations, Is the NFL Confusing It With Taunting?

Buckle up Colts Nation, because Michael Pittman Jr. is orchestrating a symphony of touchdowns for the Indianapolis Colts. After that nail-biting loss against Cleveland six weeks back. The man now has a craving for more action, and he isn’t shy about it. Enter Gardner Minshew. He heard Pittman’s call and decided to turn up the volume.

Fast forward to Sunday, and there’s Pittman, spicing up the highlight reel with a touchdown grab against Tennessee Titans. Four straight wins in the bag, and the Colts are riding high at 7-5, firmly planted in playoff territory. Coincidence? Hardly. Pittman was born to play this role. And looks like he’s celebrating the feat too.

Gridiron gambit: Pittman’s pricey TD celebration raises the stakes

Michael Pittman Jr. is turning heads and breaking records for the Indianapolis Colts. Sunday’s showdown against the Titans was a Pittman party, and everyone was invited. The man thrives in the spotlight, especially when the stakes are high. After the Titans tied the score in the fourth quarter, and who steps up? Pittman, the hero in the making. With a swift blitz into the end zone, he grabbed a 4-yard TD pass from Gardener Minshew.

The Colts’ fate? Sealed, stamped, and delivered with a touchdown to remember. And boy, did he have a costly celebration? NFL sleuth Mike Chappell took to social media platform ‘X’ to share the moment Pittman made it to the end zone and celebrated by launching the football into the stands.

Captioned, “Michael Pittman Jr. after walk-off TD: ‘The first thing that crossed my mind was is this fine $2,000 or $6,000? And I was like eff it and I threw it up.’ Pitt knows. Fine for launching football into stands: $7,649. Worth it.”

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Is Michael Pittman Jr. cheeky much? You betcha. The Pittman party is just getting started.

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However, Michael Pittman Jr. isn’t the only cheeky celebrator on the gridiron, but they are on a steep decline. In a league where fines are tossed around like penalty flags, some NFL stars weren’t afraid to foot the bill for their creative touchdown celebrations. The end zone was their canvas, and fines were just the price of admission to the Highlight Hall of Fame.

But now, that the NFL has called a timeout on the touchdown dance party. The debate around celebrations has turned into a game of two halves, those who relish the flair and those who want to throw a flag on excessive enthusiasm. Are we confusing celebrations for taunts, or is the league just dialing down the fun factor?

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