Rams' Alaric Jackson punches Bills' Bradley Chubb after 37-34 overtime game
After Buffalo's 37-34 overtime win over the Rams on Monday night, Rams lineman Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face. Chubb said he let the punch go and Jackson has not commented; outlets differ on whether a suspension or a fine is likely.
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The story, neutrally told
Right · 2Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson punched Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face after the Bills beat the Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday night. Fox NewsR “Jackson walked up to the defender and punched him in the face.” Read at Fox News ↗ BreitbartR “Rams star offensive tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face after a hard-fought Monday Night Football game.” Read at Breitbart ↗ Right · 1Fox News said Chubb appeared to say something to Jackson as the lineman was taking his pads off, and that Jackson walked up and punched Chubb while Chubb was talking to other Rams players at midfield. Fox NewsR “Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb appeared to say something to Jackson as the lineman was taking his pads off.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1Breitbart described it differently: it said the punch came long after the game, with most players already off the field, and that the two men exchanged words first. BreitbartR “Long after the game ended, with most players already off the field, Jackson walked over to Chubb, and the two exchanged words.” Read at Breitbart ↗
Right · 2Chubb told the California Post it was "just emotions" in an emotional, close game, and said he let Jackson swing and his teammates held him back. Fox NewsR “So, I let him swing. And then my teammates held me back, and I just chilled.” Read at Fox News ↗ BreitbartR ““It’s just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”” Read at Breitbart ↗ Right · 2Chubb said "we flushed it and we onto next week". Fox News reported he said he was fine and preparing for Week 6. Fox NewsR “Chubb said he was fine and was going to get ready for Week 6.” Read at Fox News ↗ BreitbartR “We flushed it and we onto next week.” Read at Breitbart ↗ Right · 1Chubb also said, "Somebody swung, but hey, that’s not on me to tell who. There’s cameras out there," according to Breitbart. BreitbartR “Somebody swung, but hey, that’s not on me to tell who. There’s cameras out there.” Read at Breitbart ↗
Right · 2Jackson did not appear to address the incident, and both outlets say he has not commented. Fox News said he is likely facing a suspension, while Breitbart said he will likely face a fine. Fox NewsR “Jackson didn’t appear to address the incident. He’s likely facing a suspension because of the altercation.” Read at Fox News ↗ BreitbartR “Jackson did not comment on the incident. He will likely face a fine for throwing a punch.” Read at Breitbart ↗ Right · 1The game was close: Fox News said the teams combined for 35 points in the fourth quarter, and Rams running back Kyren Williams tied it with a 1-yard rush with five seconds left. Tyler Bass then kicked a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime to win it. Fox NewsR “Rams running back Kyren Williams scored on a 1-yard rush to tie the game with five seconds left. Buffalo won the game on a Tyler Bass 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left to go in overtime.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 2Buffalo improved to 4-1 and Los Angeles fell to 2-3. Fox NewsR “The Bills improved to 4-1 on the year. Los Angeles fell to 2-3.” Read at Fox News ↗ BreitbartR “Buffalo advances to 4-1, and the Rams fall to a disappointing 2-3.” Read at Breitbart ↗
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- Framing
- Short, incident-focused sports items that lead with the punch and use Chubb's quotes. Fox News (OutKick) adds game detail, and Breitbart presents the story as video to watch.
- Emphasis
- Chubb's restrained reaction, the emotional close game, and the likely punishment for Jackson.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither outlet has Jackson's or the Rams' account, or any official league or team response. They do not agree on the lead-up or the likely penalty.
- Charged language
- “thrilling game”“Tempers got flared”“WATCH”“disappointing 2-3”
What every side reports
- Jackson punched Chubb in the face after Buffalo's overtime win over the Rams.
- Chubb said he let Jackson swing and teammates held him back.
- Jackson has not commented on the incident.
- Tyler Bass's field goal with 1:55 left won the game in overtime.
- Buffalo is now 4-1 and the Rams 2-3.
Where accounts differ
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Likely punishment for Jackson
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- Fox News says he is likely facing a suspension; Breitbart says he will likely face a fine.
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How the confrontation began
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- Fox News says Chubb appeared to say something to Jackson as the lineman removed his pads, and the punch came while Chubb was talking to other Rams players at midfield. Breitbart says it came long after the game, with most players off the field, after the two exchanged words.
Bradley Chubb person
Chubb called it emotions in a close game, said he let Jackson swing while teammates held him back, and said he was moving on to next week.
“We flushed it and we onto next week.” — Fox News
Alaric Jackson person
Jackson has not commented on the incident.
“Jackson did not comment on the incident.” — Breitbart
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Rams offensive lineman punches Bills linebacker after thrilling game: 'Tempers got flared'
Neutral Reports the punch as an emotional flare-up after a classic game, stressing Chubb's calm quotes and a likely suspension for Jackson.
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WATCH: Rams' Alaric Jackson Punches Bills' Bradley Chubb After Heated Game
Mixed Video-led post that says Jackson 'suddenly' punched Chubb long after the game ended, and expects a fine.
- 13 Oct 12:09 First Fox NewsR Rams offensive lineman punches Bills linebacker after thrilling game: 'Tempers got flared'
- 13 Oct 16:55 +4h 47m BreitbartR WATCH: Rams' Alaric Jackson Punches Bills' Bradley Chubb After Heated Game
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