I’m not quite sure what to call DK Metcalf’s closed-fist swing toward the head of a Lions fan leaning over the guardrail at Ford Field in the second quarter of Sunday’s game. Because, if you’ve ever seen a photo of Metcalf—and I’m sure you have—I think an actual punch would have knocked this Fraggle Rock–looking cosplayer through the roof of the indoor stadium.
Regardless, because of when and where Metcalf stood his ground, he wasn’t immediately detected by an official or—worse—one of the 6,000 television cameras floating around the stadium. He was not taken off the field of play for a single offensive snap of the Steelers’ 29–24 win that came down to the final play. His punishment, likely expulsion and a hefty fine, will be tomorrow’s news.
