On just the third play of the game, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs was hit in the head by cornerback Kareem Jackson. That hit forced a fumble and the Denver Broncos got three points from that. The hit was also very illegal.
Terry McAulay said on the NBC broadcast that Kareem Jackson should’ve been penalized for this hit on Josh Dobbs. pic.twitter.com/fP5TABQ8ha
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) November 20, 2023
According to 9News’ Mike Klis, the National Football League has suspended Jackson for the next four games for the hit on Dobbs. Jackson was initially suspended for three games for being a repeat offender but it was shrunk to two games after appeal.
If the suspension had stayed, Jackson wouldn’t have been able to hit Dobbs illegally by lowering his head. That play changed the game and could have seriously injured Dobbs.
A suspension won’t change what happened in the game, but is good for trying to keep players safe.
