Jonathan Taylor celebrates London touchdowns with tea and royal wave
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored two touchdowns in the team's Week 4 game in London against Washington. He marked the first score with a tea-drinking celebration and the second with a royal wave. Taylor set an NFL record for most international rushing touchdowns.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored twice in the team’s Week 4 London matchup with Washington. His first touchdown came late in the first half on a handoff from Daniel Jones, with Taylor running around the left side. That gave him five rushing touchdowns for the season and five international rushing scores, an NFL record.
Early in the third quarter, after rookie Athan Kaliakmanis threw an interception, Taylor broke through Washington’s defense untouched for another touchdown. He celebrated the first score by miming tea with a raised pinky and the second with a royal wave. Washington had turned to Kaliakmanis after starter Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury.
Taylor’s London celebrations may give the NFL’s international push a memorable, shareable moment, potentially drawing casual viewers to his performance. Fans in the UK and US could see overseas games as more entertaining, while broadcasters and social platforms may benefit from clips. The record may also boost Taylor’s profile and marketing appeal, though the long-term effect on the sport’s global growth remains uncertain.