Overview
- Television replays shown during Monday's Bills‑at‑Raiders game led officials to eject C.J. Gardner‑Johnson for an apparent spitting incident with tight end Brock Bowers.
- The flag on Gardner‑Johnson came shortly before halftime and paved the way for a Raiders field goal that made the score 13‑13 at the break.
- Gardner‑Johnson apologized to teammates after the game, called the exchange a heated argument, and said he expected a fine or other discipline from the league.
- 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk posted on social media that Gardner‑Johnson had previously spat at him during the December 28, 2025 49ers‑Bears game, raising questions about repeated conduct.
- The NFL has suspended Gardner‑Johnson for one game; he can appeal the ruling and will miss Buffalo's next scheduled contest after their Week 7 bye while the team addresses the matter internally.