Broncos disputed CB escapes punishment for yet another brutal hit

Kareem Jackson drops another filthy hit this week.

It only took the contentious Broncos cornerback three plays to get himself back in the spotlight and annoy an opposition coach.

Jackson managed to avoid being called for a turnover when he launched himself at Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs, and the play went unnoticed.

Jackson’s hit should have resulted in a penalty, according to Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell. That would have prevented a fumble that set up a field goal and helped the Broncos win 21–20.

Indeed. That’s how it felt on the field, O’Connell remarked when asked if Jackson ought to have received a penalty. I’ll need to examine it again later. Although things tend to move quickly in the field, the manner he came from the second level made it appear like a very straightforward helmet-to-helmet hit at the time. However, I’m sure that in the play, they viewed it differently. Right there, they’re officiating a quick play. However, I do think that the rule—as far as how it is stated and discussed—is moving quickly out there, regardless of whether you’re a tight end, running back, receiver, or quarterback. We’ll just need to look into it.

He added: “The rule is what it is. They didn’t throw the flag.”

This season, Jackson has gained a reputation as one of the dirtiest players in the league after receiving two game suspensions, a $89,670 fine, and two ejections, per The Associated Press.

Following another illegal hit during the Broncos’ Week 7 victory against the Packers, the NFL punished him for four weeks; however, upon his appeal, the suspension was lowered to two games.

Jackson returned Sunday night, and it doesn’t seem he learned anything in his absence.

O’Connell was incorrect to claim that the hit was helmet-to-helmet because the 35-year-old veteran crushed Dobbs in the chest after leading with his helmet to force a fumble in the first quarter.

The referees seem to have overlooked a simple infraction that could have prolonged the drive, giving the Broncos excellent field position and a 3-0 lead.

Jackson was not punished, but the league could still impose a fine and increase the total for the hit.

Jackson said to Denver7 that he didn’t know if his hit would result in a fine or suspension.

The Broncos, who have won four straight, take on Cleveland on Sunday in an attempt to surpass.500 for the first time this season.