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EXPLAINED: Why xavier worthy was penalized for touchdown celebration during chiefs steelers game | Vintage Vibes

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of s game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Christmas Day. | Screengrab Twitter @AryePulliNFL

Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy got the scoring started for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day, then made a rookie mistake after he made it into the end zone.

With 9:19 remaining in the first quarter, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with Worthy on a seven-yard touchdown pass in the red zone, after which Worthy, in a seemingly innocent celebration, pretended to load imaginary Christmas presents into an imaginary bag.

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