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Colts just proved why the NFL stands for the “No Fun League”

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Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:22 AM
Colts just proved why the NFL stands for the “No Fun League”
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL fined Colts player Matt Goncalves $9,000 for a touchdown celebration against the Chiefs.
  • Goncalves mimed taking a drink after a Tyler Warren touchdown, which was ruled an offensive demonstration.
  • The author criticized the league for hypocrisy due to its extensive sponsorships and advertising with beverage brands.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL fined Indianapolis Colts player Matt Goncalves $9,000 for a touchdown celebration against the Kansas City Chiefs. After receiving the ball following a Tyler Warren touchdown, Goncalves mimed taking a drink, which the league officially labeled as an offensive demonstration.

Writer Jon Spradley criticized the decision as hypocritical, pointing to the league's extensive partnerships, sponsorships, and television advertising involving alcoholic beverage companies. Spradley argued that punishing players for such gestures clashes directly with the NFL's commercial broadcast and stadium revenue models.

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