Here's why Xavier Worthy received a penalty flag for his touchdown celebration during the Chiefs vs Steelers game on Christmas Day.

The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t escape their Week 16 win over the Houston Texans unscathed. Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy was injured during the defending Super Bowl champions’ latest victory, and was listed on Kansas City’s injury report this week.

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Much like Rashee Rice during his rookie season, the Chiefs are seeing a late-season jump in Worthy's production.

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy scored the first points of Wednesday's NFL game on Netflix. However, he was penalized for

However, Worthy gave a point back to the Steelers because of his celebration. It looked initially like he was doing a Grinch impression with Isiah Pacheco, causing the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. However. the Netflix broadcast showed a replay from a different angle and it became clear why Worthy got flagged.

The Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas day to open Week 17 of the season, and they took an early 6-0 thanks to Xavier Worthy. However, he received a penalty for his touchdown celebration that fans everywhere were not happy with.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was penalized during Wednesday's game for a gun-themed touchdown celebration.

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy picked up a penalty for mimicking The Grinch on Christmas.

I’ve been playing for 12 years. The older guys did it when I was young: Andre Johnson and Larry (Fitzgerald). So it’s only right I do the same.”

The Kansas City Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy was injured during the defending Super Bowl champions’ Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans. Will Worthy be able to return in time for Kansas City’s tilt with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day?