Cowboys players fined for 'Whack-A-Mole' TD celebration

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) celebrate a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys players fined for Thanksgiving game 'Whack-A-Mole' touchdown celebration

By Adam Gretz | Last updated 12/3/22

The NFL has fined four Dallas Cowboys players varying amounts of money for their participation in a Thanksgiving game touchdown celebration.

Dalton Schultz, Jake Ferguson, Peyton Hendershot, and Sean McKeon were all fined for their Whack-a-Mole celebration that took place inside the giant Salvation Army pot in the end zone of AT&T Stadium.

Schultz received the largest fine ($13,261) while the other three were all fined between $3,900 and $5,000 for their roles.

Pay up, Dak Prescott: The NFL fined #Cowboys tight ends Dalton Schultz ($13,261), Jake Ferguson ($4,895), Peyton Hendershot ($3,944) and Sean McKeon ($4,994) for their Whack-A-Mole celebration in the Salvation Army bucket.

Prescott said teammates would cover any fines. pic.twitter.com/U9JA1VjiGY
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 3, 2022

Quarterbacks quarterback Dak Prescott said teammates would cover any and all fines that might come from that celebratio.

You can see it here.

Come for the walk-in Peyton Hendershot touchdown.

Stay for the @SalvationArmyUS whack-a-mole!

: @NFLonFOX | #NYGvsDAL pic.twitter.com/Wiu4R9kKqe
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 25, 2022

That touchdown gave the Cowboys a 28-13 lead in what would go on to be a 28-20 win. It was a huge win for the Cowboys as they continue their push for the NFC East title.

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