Rotting flesh, silencers and dances: How the Zombieland celebration infected the NFL

The article discusses the "Zombieland" celebration that has become popular in the NFL. This celebration originated from a pre-game ritual performed by the New England Patriots, where players would act like zombies on the field. The article explains how this celebration, which involves players "rotting" on the field and using hand gestures to mimic silencers, has been adopted by other teams, such as the Seattle Seahawks. The article delves into the history and evolution of this celebration, tracing its roots to the Patriots' practices and the team's embrace of the "Zombieland" theme. It also highlights the NFL's reaction to the celebration, with some players and teams embracing it, while others have expressed concerns about the appropriateness of the zombie-like antics. Overall, the article provides a concise overview of the origins and spread of the "Zombieland" celebration in the NFL, focusing on the key details and the reactions from teams and the league.