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Panthers’ Rico Dowdle Defends Viral Touchdown Celebration After Penalty

Dowdle scored Carolina’s lone TD in Sunday’s 16-13 upset of Green Bay, but his post-score celebration stole the spotlight. The Panthers RB was flagged for excessive celebration after a double pelvic thrust, a penalty that left fans confused. Dowdle later defended the move, saying, “From my understanding, you’re supposed to get two pumps. I hope I don’t get fined.”