Jamaal Williams’ hips don’t lie, and neither did the NFL when it said it was cracking down on touchdown celebrations.
After Williams’ first touchdown in the Detroit Lions’ 20-16 win over the Green Bay Packers, the running back celebrated with a hip shake.
Jamaal Williams (30) of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 8, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16.
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However, the swaying of her hips cost her. The NFL fined him $18,566.
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Williams was not penalized during the match for the celebration.
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Williams scored twice on the night, and the Lions’ win knocked the Packers out of playoff contention.
The game would have been a true do or die had the Seattle Seahawks lost their game against the Los Angeles Rams earlier in the day. The Seahawks’ overtime victory eliminated the Lions.
Yet despite that, the Lions did Seattle a huge favor. Their win over Green Bay put the Seahawks in the playoffs.
Jamaal Williams of the Detroit Lions rushes to score during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 8, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16.
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The fine was Williams’ second of the season. In Week 3, he too was fined $13,261 for a celebration.
Detroit finished 9-8 on the season after starting 1-6.