NFL punishes Josh Allen for actions in win over Chiefs

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

NFL punishes Bills' Josh Allen for actions in win over Chiefs

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Nov 8, 2025 6:23 PM ET

Josh Allen’s “violent” touchdown celebration got him fined over $14,000 by the NFL.

The Buffalo Bills quarterback was fined $14,491 on Saturday for that the league called unsportsmanlike conduct, specifically referring to a “violent” celebration he used against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Allen and wide receiver Elijah Moore both used a throat slash celebration after Allen’s one-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter.

Here's what it looked like:

Bills QB Josh Allen and WR Elijah Moore were each fined for this celebration after Allen's touchdown vs. the Chiefs. Allen was fined $14,491 and Moore was fined $13,888 for unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture) pic.twitter.com/rAYJqfwbyF
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) November 8, 2025

Moore was also fined for the gesture.

NFL has been cracking down on celebrations like this

The throat slash is one of a handful of celebrations that the NFL is cracking down on this year, having deemed it violent. Players can also be flagged for mimicking firing a gun for the same reason.

The fine is nothing for Allen, who can easily afford it. He may find the whole thing a bit ridiculous, as will many fans, but the NFL has been very clear and consistent on enforcement of taunting and celebration rules this season. Some would argue it has been a little bit too aggressive in trying to get rid of certain gestures.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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