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Bills quarterback Josh Allen was able to answer the Bengals' quick start to their "Sunday Night Football" clash all by himself.Allen scampered two yards into the end zone on a first-and-goal to cap off an impre sive opening drive for the Bills. He was untouched on the play, and Joe Morgan Jersey that allowed Allen to take a dig at the Bengals defender he beat with an impre sive juke move to get to the edge.Allen took time during his run to point at Bengals safety Nick Scott before reaching the end zone. You can see his move on the replay below.Josh Allen takes it in the end zone.Opening drive TDs for both offenses!: on NBC: Stream on NFL (@NFL) The point wasn't the only part of Allen's taunt, however. It became clear that the quarterback was laughing at Scott during the play as well.LIVE: This could be seen during a close-up of Allen that was revealed as NBC cut to commercial following the score.After pump faking Cincys Nick Scott off this planet, Josh Allen laughs on his way into the end zone.Taunting isnt taunting if its cool. Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) Naturally, Allen's taunt drew the attention of the officials, ever-conscious Oakland Athletics Jersey of tensions that could arise during the game. They flagged Allen for his actions, and that resulted in a 15-yard penalty on the ensuing kickoff.Nonethele s, NFL fans and analysts alike were amused by the quarterback's taunt and took time to comment on it on social media. Blake Treinen Jersey The general consensus? Allen's taunt was all in good fun, wasn't a big deal and he shouldn't have been penalized for it.Here's a look at the reaction to the play, along with some of the best (and most sarcastic) remarks about it.The NFL really turned into the No Fun League.Can you believe Josh Allen was flagged for pointing at the defender after making him jump? Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) My dog is now addicted to drugs after watching that Josh Allen taunt Dave Henderson Jersey Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) they gave Josh Allen an unsportsmanlike penalty for pointing at the safety he totally fooled with his fake?These are grown humans, let them play the game theyre playing please and thank you Billy Heyen (@BillyHeyen) josh allen getting a taunting penalty on his way to scoring a touchdown Ryan Mura (@RyanMura) No Fun League Will Compton (@_willcompton) Josh Allen points.Bengals sideline: Anthony Marino (@AnthMarino) Josh Allen should honestly be put in jail for pointing his finger at the defender.Great job by the refs for protecting today's youth by flagging him for taunting. Barry (@BarryOnHere) There are children watching tonights game.Absolutely despicable act here by Josh Allen here. Marcus Semien Jersey Thank goodne s the refs stepped in and penalized him. Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) No Fun League at it again Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) Regardle s of the flag, Allen's taunt is one for the books. It will be interesting to see if the Bengals try to match it with any taunts or over-the-top celebrations of their own in what is looking like a back-and-forth offensive affair.
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