In the offseason, the NFL loosened its strict celebration rules so that players could use the ball as a prop. On Sunday night, Falcons running back Devonta Freeman took full advantage of the new rules.
After scoring a touchdown on the opening drive of the game, Freeman lined up for a jump shot. His hoop? Offensive lineman Andy Levitre. Impressively, Levitre wasn't forced to move his human hoop. Freeman's shot was on line.
Take a look (it's at the end of the video below):
The very first NFL TD in @MBStadium belongs to @devontafreeman! #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/2PYwwVZA0n
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2017
The NFL changed the celebration rules, but just in case you're wondering, dunking on the goalpost crossbar is still outlawed. It doesn't matter anyway, because 3-pointers are totally in right now. Just ask Steph Curry and the Warriors.
Anyway, the Falcons' 7-0 lead didn't last long. The Packers quickly responded with a touchdown of their own. Ty Montgomery's celebration was nowhere close to matching Freeman's though.
The @packers answer back!@TyMontgomery2 runs it in for SIX. #GoPackGo #GBvsATL pic.twitter.com/MYCYWnyZmS
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2017
Unfortunately for the Falcons, they do not get bonus points for Freeman's 3-pointer.