Jackson punches Chubb in postgame exchange after Bills–Rams

Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb near midfield after Buffalo’s 37–34 overtime win Monday night. ESPN’s cameras captured the exchange after the game had ended at SoFi Stadium.

Jackson had removed his shoulder pads and jersey and was exchanging jerseys with Bills defensive lineman Deone Walker. ESPN reported that Chubb appeared to say something to Jackson, who then approached him and swung with his right hand. Rams tight end Colby Parkinson pulled Jackson away.

The broadcaster posted the postgame footage early Tuesday.

Chubb described the confrontation as an emotional exchange in an interview with the California Post. He said he let the other player swing because officials often catch the player who retaliates, and that teammates held him back.

“Somebody swung,” Chubb said. He declined to identify that player himself, pointing to the cameras and saying he was ready for the following week. Chubb also described tempers flaring around a broader group of players after the close game.

The California Post also reported that Chubb tried to approach a Rams player again as players left the field, before Rams defender Myles Garrett and Bills teammates held him back. Chubb eventually turned away after speaking with Parkinson. In the interview, Chubb said he was uninjured.

The exchange came after an overtime game in which both teams had chances to finish the night. Greg Rousseau blocked Harrison Mevis’ 48-yard field goal attempt before Josh Allen’s running moved Buffalo back into scoring position. Tyler Bass then made the winning 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left.

The postgame confrontation occurred afterward, while players from the two teams remained on the field. CBS Sports separately reported the punch and carried Chubb’s explanation of the emotions after the close game.

Buffalo visits the Raiders on Sunday. Los Angeles hosts the Cardinals that afternoon. Chubb’s comments focused on moving on to that next game.

Sources

Chubb’s account of the postgame exchange · CBS Sports: Jackson punches Chubb after Bills–Rams · ESPN: Sarah Barshop reports the postgame incident