Falcons HC Raheem Morris Offers Absurd Explanation For Drake London's Gun Celebration Penalty

Falcons Coach talks Drake London's controversial 'gun' celebration

In the heart-pounding conclusion of Monday night's game, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London found himself at the center of controversy. After hauling in a critical tou

Falcons HC Raheem Morris Offers Absurd Explanation For Drake London's Gun Celebration Penalty

Falcons WR Drake London Falcons wide receiver Drake London put his team in a tough spot with the penalty he earned following the game-deciding touchdown he scored against the Eagles on Monday night, and his head coach entered the spin zone by asserting he wasn’t actually pretending to fire a gun despite all evidence to the contrary. It took the NFL longer than it probably should have to relax its rules regarding the so-called “excessive” celebra…

Atlanta Falcons Coach Had Absurd Explanation For Wide Receiver's Gun Celebration

The NFL’s Current 10 Biggest Rivalries (1:35) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London's touchdown in the fourth quarter of Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles was nearly derailed by his own celebration. After scoring a touchdown to tie the score up in Philly, London decided to unleash a gun celebration near the right side of the field. He was ultimately penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, which pushed Atlanta's extra point …

Atlanta Coach Raheem Morris Defends Falcons WR Drake London Over 'Gun' Celebration

Atlanta Falcons wideout Drake London nearly cost his team a win despite scoring a touchdown on Kirk Cousins' quickfire, game-winning drive.London received an unsportsmanlike flag after mimicking shooting a firearm as part of his celebration. The flag pushed Atlanta's kicker Younghoe Koo back to boot a 48-yard PAT, which the former Pro Bowl kicker knocked through, overcoming London's bone-headed celebration.Many people thought that London's gun c…