Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is reportedly staring down a two-game suspension from the NFL for straight-up punching Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb after Monday night’s absolute thriller of a game. Talk about taking the loss hard, right? This news is a gut punch for a Rams squad that just dropped to 2-3 on the season.
The Post-Game Meltdown
Can you even believe this went down? The whole skirmish happened right there on the field at SoFi Stadium, moments after Buffalo snagged a wild 37-34 overtime win. Broadcast cameras apparently caught Jackson in the act. He was exchanging jerseys with Bills defensive lineman Deone Walker near midfield when Bradley Chubb, still in full uniform, decided to say something to him. Jackson, already having shed his shoulder pads and jersey, then walked right over to Chubb and clocked him in the face with his right hand. Thankfully, Rams tight end Colby Parkinson stepped in and pulled Jackson away before things escalated even more.
Chubb, ever the pro, told reporters after the game that he chose not to retaliate. “Emotional game. It was a close game, and they always catch the second guy,” Chubb said. “So I let him swing, and my teammates held me back.” He didn’t even name Jackson when asked about it, saying, “Yeah, somebody swung. But hey, that’s not on me to tell who. There’s cameras out there. I’m just ready for next week.” The NFL hasn’t even officially notified the Rams or the NFL Players Association about the discipline yet, but ESPN’s report suggests this two-game ban is coming.
What This Means For LA’s Line
This isn’t just some random backup getting sidelined. Jackson has been a rock for the Rams, starting all five games this season as a key piece of that offensive line, protecting Matthew Stafford. He’s in his fourth season as their starting left tackle, and the team clearly believes in him, signing him to a three-year, $57 million extension back in February 2025. Losing a guy like that for two weeks, especially when your team is struggling at 2-3, is brutal. Unless he pulls off a successful appeal, Jackson will miss the Rams’ upcoming home game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and their following game. That’s a massive hole to fill.
And it stings even more considering the effort put in during that Monday night game. Puka Nacua went absolutely off, setting a career high with 17 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Despite that monster performance, they still couldn’t pull out the win, falling to 2-3 while the Bills climbed to a sweet 4-1.
Buffalo, riding high, will head to visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. For the Rams, though, they’ve got to figure out how to navigate these next two weeks without their starting left tackle. This punch just added a whole new layer of drama and difficulty to their early season grind.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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