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NFL Brings Back Touchdown Celebrations

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The NFL owners voted to make most touchdown celebrations legal again. This includes group celebrations, using the ball as a prop and snow angels. Celebrations that will still be penalized include, dunking the goal post, miming weapons and any sexually suggestive action. Mixed responses have came from the decision. Players are excited that they can  have fun after a touchdown without costing their team 15 yards. NFL coaches, such as Bengals Marvin Lewis are against the rule changing saying that players should play the game "The right way." Rodger Goodell, NFL Commissioner (nesn.com) I'm excited that the NFL will stop penalizing players for celebrations. It made no sense to me in the first place. I'm a firm believer in the saying "If you don't want me to celebrate, stop me." I understand the rule in college football. Most college football players have no intentions on playing NFL football, so there's no need to rub it in kids faces when your p...

Trell's NFL Power Rankings Week 6 Edition

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1.  Seahawks  (W @ WSH 27-17)  Russell Wilson had 323 total yards from scrimmage, including his 2nd career 100 yard rushing game. Improves to 3-1 despite committing 13  penalties.  Next Game: vs Dallas 2.  Broncos  (W vs ARI 41-20)  Peyton Manning throws for a career high 479 yards. Denver was ahead 24-20 going into the 4th quarter before outscoring the Cardinals 17-0.  Next Game: @ New York Jets 3.  Chargers  (W vs NYJ 31-0)  Philip Rivers is top 5 in the NFL in completion percentage, yards, touchdown passes and quarterback rating. The Chargers defense pitch their first shutout since week 14 of the 2010 season.  Next Game: @ Oakland 4.  Colts  (W vs BAL 20-13)  Andrew Luck throws for 300 yards for the 3rd week in a row. Indy committed 4 turnov(ers in the win. The Colts lead the NFL in passing yards per game (321.8).  Next Game: @ Houston 5.  Eagles  (W vs...