Rams' Stafford Accuses Lions' Joseph of Dirty Play After Injury to Higbee
Lions Head Coach Defends Joseph, Lions Win Wild-Card Game 24-23
- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford accused Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph of playing dirty after a low hit caused Rams tight end Tyler Higbee to tear his ACL and MCL during a wild-card game.
- Stafford, who was mic’d up for the game, was heard telling Joseph, 'You’re dirty as f---, though, and you know it. You’re dirty as f---. It’s been on tape. I’ve seen it. It’s been on tape.'
- Joseph defended himself on social media, stating he had no intention to hurt anyone or harm their career.
- Lions head coach Dan Campbell defended Joseph, stating that's how they play football and they're not dirty.
- The Lions won the wild-card game 24-23, ending the Rams' season.