During the game, the Bills received an assist when cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected for spitting toward Bills tight end Brock Bowers. Gardner-Johnson has a reputation for fiery on-field moments, and after the ejection, San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk criticized him for a similar incident last season, saying on X that Gardner-Johnson spit on him when the 49ers beat Chicago.
Gardner-Johnson’s absence did not derail the Bills’ chances, but the club will likely address the incident internally. Spitting toward opponents is viewed negatively, especially from a player with a known temper. In a past incident, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter spit at Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, which resulted in a fine and a one-game suspension. Gardner-Johnson is expected to face a fine, though a suspension appears unlikely.
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