Lamar Jackson shoves Bills fan after contact at Ravens Bills opener

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson shoved a Buffalo Bills fan on Sunday night at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park after the fan made contact with Jackson and receiver DeAndre Hopkins following Hopkins one handed touchdown catch late in the third quarter. The incident unfolded with about 1:03 remaining in the period as Baltimore celebrated the 29 yard scoring play that gave the Ravens a 34-19 lead.

Television replays during the NBC broadcast showed a fan in a Bills jersey reach over the front row and slap the side of Hopkins helmet as players ran toward the barrier. The same fan then made contact with Jacksons helmet, prompting Jackson to push the spectator back into the stands. Hopkins did not react on the sideline. Play continued without an in-game penalty, and NBC play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico said the fan was not celebrating when he struck the players.

Initial reports varied on whether the fan was removed, but the Bills later confirmed the spectator was ejected. The team has a stadium code of conduct that warns irresponsible behavior may result in ejection, revocation of ticket privileges or arrest. League or team discipline for Jackson had not been announced; no...