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Moss's Controversial Mooning Sparks Outrage in Vikings' Playoff

1/9/2026

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On January 9, 2005, Minnesota Vikings faced the Green Bay Packers in a Wild Card playoff at Lambeau Field, building a 17-0 lead.
Randy Moss scored a touchdown and celebrated by mooning the crowd, drawing criticism from Joe Buck, who called it a "disgusting act."
Moss dismissed the $10,000 fine as insignificant to him.
The Vikings ultimately lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the next playoff round.

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Story summary

On January 9, 2005, Minnesota Vikings faced the Green Bay Packers in a Wild Card playoff at Lambeau Field, building a 17-0 lead.
Randy Moss scored a touchdown and celebrated by mooning the crowd, drawing criticism from Joe Buck, who called it a "disgusting act."
Moss dismissed the $10,000 fine as insignificant to him.
The Vikings ultimately lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the next playoff round.