20 years ago today, Randy Moss committed what Joe Buck called a "disgusting act"

20 years ago today, Randy Moss committed what Joe Buck called a "disgusting act"

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On January 9, 2005, the Minnesota Vikings faced the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card playoff game at Lambeau Field. The Vikings, who entered the playoffs as the sixth seed with an 8-8 record, had lost both regular-season games to the Packers. However, in the playoff matchup, Minnesota secured a 31-17 victory, aided by a key play involving wide receiver Randy Moss.

In the fourth quarter, with the Vikings leading 24-17, Moss caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Daunte Culpepper. Following the score, Moss performed a controversial celebration by pretending to moon the Lambeau Field crowd, a gesture that drew criticism from Fox commentator Joe Buck and resulted in a $10,000 fine from the NFL.

Moss later explained that the celebration was a response to Packers fans who had mooned the Vikings' team bus. His reaction to the fine became famous when he told a reporter, "Straight cash, homey," indicating his

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/mike-florioon January 9, 2026
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