The Dallas Cowboys took on the New York Giants in their annual Thanksgiving day game on Thursday. The game was a back-and-forth affair, but the tight end corps for Dallas helped turn the tide in the Cowboys’ favor, highlighted by one epic celebration by the group.
The celebration occurred in the fourth quarter after an innovative play call by Dallas that had rookie tight end Peyton Hendershot rush for a two-yard touchdown.
It was the first career rush attempt in Hendershot’s career, and it was a huge momentum swing for the Cowboys, giving them a 28-13 lead late in the fourth quarter.
While this was a well-executed play, it was perhaps an even better celebration coming from Hendershot and his fellow tight ends.
All active tight ends on the roster except for Hendershot jumped into the Salvation Army kettle behind the end zone, and Hendershot proceeded to play “whack-a-mole” as his teammates popped their heads up.
Come for the touchdown, stay for the Whac-A-Mole. pic.twitter.com/l9hTvuKYta
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) November 25, 2022
This celebration certainly got some rave reviews from many around the NFL world.
A++ Celebration by the Cowboys herepic.twitter.com/CaZQxRR6iU
— The Game Day NFL (@TheGameDayNFL) November 25, 2022
OK: That was an A+ TD celebration. Whack-a-Cowboy.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) November 25, 2022
Just an absolutely phenomenal touchdown celebration.
Creativity: A++
Execution: A#Cowboys pic.twitter.com/FjgrVEupTP— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) November 25, 2022
This Cowboys touchdown celebration is a 10/10 🤣pic.twitter.com/GLyW6NRuxk
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) November 25, 2022
Legendary celebration in Giants – Cowboys just now.
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) November 25, 2022
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott famously made jumping into the Salvation Army kettle famous back in 2016, but this celebration took the antic to a whole new level.
The top three tight ends for the Cowboys all had great moments in Thursday’s game, so this awesome celebration was certainly justified.
Starting tight end Dalton Schultz had two big touchdown catches in the game from quarterback Dak Prescott.
On the 14 play, 7+ minute drive, @dak hangs in and @BinghamBaller9 finishes it off the right way! 🙌
📺: @NFLonFOX | #NYGvsDAL pic.twitter.com/0ytO2hwWFb
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 24, 2022
One #Thanksgiving TD wasn't enough for @BinghamBaller9. Had to go back for seconds! 🍽
📺: @NFLonFOX | #NYGvsDAL pic.twitter.com/X7cRw4H8tN
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 25, 2022
Meanwhile, rookie tight end Jake Ferguson had potentially the most impressive highlight in the game with an insane hurdle over Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock.
Jake Ferguson showing off the vertical leap and picking up some extra yardage. pic.twitter.com/RLGuRXu8Zj
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) November 25, 2022
The impressive game from all three tight ends ultimately resulted in a big 28-20 victory for the Dallas Cowboys, which propels them to 8-3 on the season.
