Cowboys rookie Ezekiel Elliot proved he is Fantasy Archivescharitable in every sense of the word Sunday.
Not only did Elliott's touchdown give the Cowboys a lead in the second quarter against Tampa Bay, but the 21-year-old running back also donated himself to the Salvation Army, jumping into a giant red pot as part of an elaborate touchdown celebration.
SEE ALSO: It was Hoth-level cold for the NFL in Kansas City and Chicago"I mean it's just sitting there in the end zone," Elliott said after the game. "We support the Salvation Army — NFL, Cowboys — they're one of our biggest partners, so you know I had to show them a little bit of love."
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#FEEDZEKE #FEEDZEKE #FEEDZEKE #FEEDZEKE
— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2016
TOUCHDOWN, @ezekielelliott! #DallasCowboys https://t.co/xGqO4TGHe6
But this is the NFL, where fun and love don't always fly.
Officials flagged Elliot for "using a prop," something the NFL banned when it clarified touchdown celebration rules earlier this season. Based on the rules, Elliot's flag is completely warranted, even if some argue the NFL is being too overbearing with touchdown celebrations.
"Flagging Elliott for that is utterly ridiculous -- it is against the rules, technically, because Elliott used a prop during a touchdown celebration," writes Will Brinson of CBS Sports. "But the NFL needs to figure out a way to be a little more flexible when it comes to celebration rules."
The NFL has been dishing out flags and fines for touchdown celebrations all year, but it looks like Elliot successfully hid from officials in that pot — he won't be fined, the league announced Monday morning.
But Elliot still plans on breaking out the checkbook.
Even though I will not be fined I still will be making a donation to the @SalvationArmyUS pic.twitter.com/AMJ1gSuse3
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) December 19, 2016
Speaking of the Salvation Army, the organization wisely capitalized on Elliott's touchdown.
Zeke made an important contribution for the @dallascowboys tonight. Can you contribute to the millions in need? https://t.co/zwJrWxPYLj pic.twitter.com/12zBHxczIz
— Salvation Army USA (@SalvationArmyUS) December 19, 2016
With 14 touchdowns and a league-best 1551 rushing yards this season, Elliott has been a invaluable gift to the Cowboys, who sit atop the NFC east and share a tie for the best record in the NFL.
The man just loves to give.
