And the NFL admitted the official made a mistake throwing the flag. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...sas-city-chiefs-penalized-praying-celebration
I don't understand the rule. I understand that they make exceptions for guys showing reverence to their faith (even though they shouldn't), but I don't understand why it's a penalty if someone goes to their knee after a TD. Moreover, the only times I've seen it happen are when it is a showing of their faith.
One of the talking heads suggested it was actually the slide on his knees first that drew the flag. Ref thought he was starting a showboat move and threw the hankie, but whats-his-name went into prayer instead.