Overview
- The defensive tackle was tossed in the second quarter after throwing a right hook following a Detroit touchdown.
- The unsportsmanlike penalty advanced the try and Detroit converted for two points, pushing the score to 22-3.
- Washington lineman Javon Kinlaw drew a separate unsportsmanlike flag for making contact with an official on the same sequence.
- Video of the punch circulated widely on social media and was shown on the broadcast.
- Payne, a 2022 Pro Bowler on a four-year, $90 million deal, faces a pending review that analysts expect will lead to a low five-figure fine rather than a suspension.