Sunday night’s game between the Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings began with a bit of scrutiny for the officiating.
During the Vikings’ opening drive, Broncos safety Kareem Jackson delivered a brutal hit on QB Josh Dobbs, which forced a fumble and allowed Denver to capture an early 3-0 lead with a field goal. Jackson was not flagged for the hit, but many were calling for a flag considering he led with the crown of his helmet as he delivered the hit to Dobbs’ chest/shoulder area.
In the aftermath of the game, the NFL ruled the play as an illegal hit, and Jackson has been suspended for the next four games.