Alaric Jackson Throws Punch at Bradley Chubb After Bills Win

A postgame confrontation between Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson and Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb escalated into an apparent punch after Buffalo secured a 37-34 overtime victory in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. ESPN's broadcast showed the incident as players exchanged handshakes following Monday Night Football. The Bills improved to 4-1 with the victory, while the Rams fell to 2-3, according to the game report published by Bills Wire on October 13, 2026.

Both teams contributed major plays and mistakes during the closely contested matchup. Video of the confrontation circulated on social media after the game. The footage showed Chubb appearing upset on the field before he came close to Jackson during the postgame handshakes.

Jackson then appeared to throw a punch toward Chubb, prompting others to intervene and separate the two players. ESPN's television coverage captured the altercation, providing footage of the exchange after the final whistle.

The available report did not identify what triggered the confrontation or indicate whether either player faced disciplinary action following the incident. It also did not provide statements from Jackson, Chubb, the Bills, or the Rams about the exchange. The incident followed a competitive game that ended with Buffalo claiming the overtime win. The Bills left the matchup with a 4-1 record, while Los Angeles moved to 2-3 through five weeks of the NFL season.