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Bills Safety Ejected After Spitting Incident During Win
Buffalo holds on for victory despite losing a defensive player before halftime.
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Incident Details
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was disqualified during the final minute of the second quarter while his team led 13-10. The ejection followed an altercation in which he spat toward Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and center Tyler Linderbaum after the two sides exchanged words on the field. Referees determined the action warranted removal from the contest.
Postgame Reactions
Gardner-Johnson later apologized to teammates and indicated he expects a fine or other league discipline. This marked his second 15-yard penalty in two weeks and his first ejection since 2024. Bills coach Joe Brady asked him to address the matter, while quarterback Josh Allen noted the captains would review the play together.
Game Outcome
The Bills completed a 33-30 victory without Gardner-Johnson on the field. The Raiders passed for 313 yards and scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns against the Buffalo secondary. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said his team had anticipated possible on-field tension and instructed players to stay near the sideline if issues arose.
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