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Daron Payne Ejected for Punching Amon-Ra St. Brown as Lions Rout Commanders 44–22

Postgame comments conflicted over what led to the punch, with Detroit logging a season high in total yards.

Overview

  • The altercation occurred in the second quarter shortly after Detroit pushed its lead to 22-3 with a touchdown and two-point conversion.
  • Referees immediately disqualified Washington defensive tackle Daron Payne and directed him to the locker room.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown said a brief scuffle two plays earlier preceded the hit, while Commanders lineman Javon Kinlaw claimed St. Brown struck first.
  • The Lions finished with 226 rushing yards and 546 total yards, and St. Brown recorded his eighth touchdown of the season.
  • After scoring, St. Brown mimicked President Donald Trump’s rally dance as Trump attended the game and briefly joined Fox’s broadcast.