NFL Reviews Jackson and Fiske After Rams Lose to Bills

Several players could face NFL discipline after the Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime in Inglewood, California, on Monday night. According to Heavy.com and The Associated Press, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson struck Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after the game, while Braden Fiske and Buffalo safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson committed separate on-field infractions that could draw fines.

The potential penalties add to the Rams' difficulties after the loss dropped their 2026 season record to 2-3, according to Heavy.com. The NFL has discretion over disciplinary decisions and could issue fines, impose a suspension or decide against further action.

Television footage captured Jackson approaching Chubb during postgame jersey exchanges. After Chubb walked away following an emphatic exchange, Jackson completed his own jersey swap, followed the linebacker and struck him in the head, knocking off his hat, according to The Associated Press.

Players from both teams intervened to separate the two men. Heavy.com reported that Jackson could face a suspension, although the NFL had not announced a disciplinary decision in the reports.

Buffalo safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson reacted to the confrontation on social media, posting, "So what we gone do about dude hitting Chub!" His response added to the public reaction following the game.

Jackson also faces an unresolved legal matter stemming from his arrest earlier in 2026 over an alleged domestic violence incident. According to Heavy.com, he had not been suspended over that case before the postgame confrontation.

Under the NFL's listed penalty guidelines cited by Heavy.com, striking, kicking, tripping or kneeing can result in a fine of up to $12,537 for a first offense and $18,507 for a second. If the league classifies Jackson's action as fighting, the maximum fines could reach $41,907 for a first offense and $83,815 for a second.

Fiske could also face financial discipline for a play during the third quarter. When Buffalo running back James Cook carried the ball on first-and-10 from the Bills' 32-yard line, he gained five yards before Rams defenders Josaiah Stewart and Kam Curl stopped him.

During the play, Fiske grabbed Cook's facemask. Officials assessed a 15-yard penalty, and Heavy.com reported that the NFL could review the incident for additional discipline. The listed maximum fines for a facemask infraction are $11,941 for a first offense and $17,911 for a second.

Gardner-Johnson's own disciplinary exposure stems from a second-quarter play involving Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. After Stafford's pass intended for tight end Tyler Higbee fell incomplete on second-and-16 from the Rams' 41-yard line, officials penalized Gardner-Johnson for unnecessary roughness, giving Los Angeles 15 yards and a new set of downs.

The Rams failed to turn that penalty into points, ending the drive with a punt by Ethan Evans. Heavy.com reported that Gardner-Johnson could face a fine of $17,911 for a first offense involving a defenseless player, with a second infraction potentially costing up to $23,882.

Under the revised league rules described by Heavy.com, Gardner-Johnson could receive a one-game suspension after two additional infractions of the same type. Players may appeal fines, and the NFL retains discretion over whether to impose penalties and how much to assess.