The Colts and Commanders are playing in London, and running back Jonathan Taylor was ready with touchdown celebrations.
The Washington Commanders are on their second quarterback of the game against the Indianapolis Colts, as a knee injury to starter Marcus Mariota opened the door for rookie Athan Kaliakmanis.
And Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has reached the end zone for a second time, and followed that up with a second London-themed celebration.
It seems the running back was ready for the trip.
Taylor scored the first touchdown of the game late in the first half, taking a handoff from Daniel Jones and scampering around the left edge for the touchdown. It was Taylor’s fifth rushing touchdown of the season.
After the score, Taylor settled in for a cup of English tea, complete with the raised pinky:
Here is an extended look at that celebration:
Not only was it his fifth rushing touchdown, but it was his fifth international touchdown, the most in NFL history:
Early in the third quarter, Taylor added to that record, and added on another perfect celebration. After Kaliakmanis threw an interception, Taylor sliced through the Washington defense untouched on this touchdown run:
As you can see, he capped that off with what you might describe as the “Queen’s Wave,” or perhaps a “Royal Wave.” Here is another look at this second celebration:
It seems he was prepared for this game.