Handshakes and jersey swaps usually mark the end of hostilities in the NFL. On Monday night in Inglewood, California, one of those moments turned into something else entirely.
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson appeared to punch Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb on the field after the Bills won 37 to 34 in overtime on Oct. 12, 2026.
What happened between Alaric Jackson and Bradley Chubb?
Television cameras captured the scene near midfield. Players from both teams had lingered on the field to exchange jerseys and greetings, a common scene after close games. Jackson was trading jerseys with Bills defensive lineman Deone Walker when Chubb appeared to say something to him.
Alaric Jackson then walked toward Chubb and struck him in the face with his right hand, the footage appeared to show. Rams tight end Colby Parkinson quickly pulled Jackson away.
Jackson had already removed his shoulder pads and jersey before approaching Chubb, who was still in full uniform.
How did Bradley Chubb respond?
Chubb kept his cool. He said afterward that it was an emotional game and a close one, and that tempers flared. His tone was calm, and he repeatedly turned questions back to the next game.
He explained that he chose not to swing back, noting that the second player to react is usually the one who gets caught. His teammates held him back, he said, and he calmed down.
Chubb declined to say who threw the punch, pointing out that cameras were there to show what happened. When asked whether the blow landed, he smiled and repeated that he was simply ready for next week. He added that his team had flushed the incident and was moving on to the next game.
Did the teams address the Alaric Jackson incident?
Not publicly. Apart from Chubb’s comments, neither team addressed what happened.
One Bills defensive back did weigh in on social media, asking what would be done about the player who hit his teammate.
There was no immediate word from the league on possible discipline, and the Rams did not say whether they would handle the matter internally.
Alaric Jackson could still face a review from the league office, which typically examines video of such incidents in the days after a game. In past seasons, the league has issued fines for postgame fights, and punches thrown during games often lead to ejections and further discipline.
How did the game end?
The punch capped a wild finish at SoFi Stadium. Buffalo outlasted Los Angeles in overtime, and quarterback Josh Allen earned the first overtime win of his career after entering the night without a victory in seven tries. Allen, who had never beaten the Rams before Monday, also picked up his first career win against Los Angeles.
The loss stung for the Rams, who struggled on special teams. The Rams head coach said afterward that the team would evaluate everything about its kicking unit. Special teams mistakes loomed large in a game decided by three points.
What is next for Alaric Jackson and the Rams?
The Rams stay home Sunday to host the Arizona Cardinals, while the Bills face the Las Vegas Raiders. Alaric Jackson anchors the line at left tackle as Los Angeles tries to bounce back.
Jackson, who went undrafted out of Iowa in 2021, worked his way into the starting lineup and signed a new contract with the Rams in 2025.
Whether the postgame moment brings consequences may become clear in the coming days. For now, the focus for Alaric Jackson shifts to Arizona. Chubb and the Bills, meanwhile, appear eager to move on, with the Raiders up next.
