Overview
- Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey was ejected early in the fourth quarter for punching Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase during Pittsburgh's 34-12 win.
- The confrontation followed offsetting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after the players tangled and exchanged words on the prior sequence.
- Field-level footage posted by FOX19 Cincinnati appears to show Chase spitting at Ramsey, though Chase denied spitting when speaking to reporters.
- Referee Bill Vinovich said in a pool report that the crew did not observe a spit, which is why only Ramsey was disqualified during live action.
- An NFL spokesman said the league is reviewing the incident, with recent precedent indicating Chase could face a fine and a one-game suspension and Ramsey could be disciplined for the punch.