Saints receiver Michael Thomas topped of a 72-yard touchdown catch by pulling off a former Saints receiver’s celebration. And not just any former Saints receiver’s celebration, one of the most famous of all-time.
That’s right, Joe Horn’s cellphone in the goal post celebration. Thomas even had a flip phone for the special occasion.
Michael Thomas just pulled a Joe Horn ??? #Saints #Rams pic.twitter.com/34yWmcFt3i
— The Sports Chill ??? (@thesportschill) November 5, 2018
Sure Thomas was penalized for using a prop during his celebration, but it was well worth it. Just ask Joe Horn, who says he was moved to tears by the gesture.
Ex-Saints WR Joe Horn said he saw Michael Thomas’ honorary TD celebration while working out in Tupelo, Miss. “When I saw him bring out that cellphone it brought a tear to my eye,” Horn said. “For him to pay homage to me in that way, let me know what kind of man Michael Thomas is"
— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) November 5, 2018
Let’s not forget the Saints won the game 45-35, handing the Rams their first loss of the season too. If you’re going to pull a move like this, you better win the game.
Thomas more than made up for the 15-yards on the penalty. He had 12 catches for 211-yards to go along with his touchdown.
