Week 1’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ showdown between AFC powerhouses Baltimore and Buffalo was one of the best games of opening week. Both quarterbacks put on a show on the field in a thrilling 41-40 win for the Bills.
But an off-field skirmish drew some attention between Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and a fan at Highmark Stadium. The NBC broadcast appeared to show the fan hitting both Jackson and Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on the helmet after the two connected on a 29-yard touchdown pass.
Jackson responded by shoving the fan back into their seat. The league has since banned the person who shoved the two Ravens players ‘indefinitely’ from NFL stadiums.
‘My apologies to him,’ Jackson said. ‘Just chill next time. You can talk trash and stuff, but keep your hands to yourself.’
He was also asked about what appeared to be a bottle or can being thrown at Ravens running back Derrick Henry during the game.
‘That’s crazy,’ Jackson said. ‘Stuff like that shouldn’t be happening. This isn’t [the WWE], we’re playing football out here… keep your hands and keep your objects to yourself.’