Bills star Bradley Chubb has opened up on the trash talking that led to him being punched by Los Angeles Rams rival Alaric Jackson.
The incident marred a thrilling Monday Night Football clash at SoFi Stadium, which saw Buffalo win 37-34 in overtime.
After Tyler Bass’ game-winning field goal, tempers flared as players shook hands and swapped jerseys on the field.
Chubb was seen pointing at Jackson from midfield before the Rams offensive lineman confronted his opponent, getting in his face before throwing a punch that knocked Chubb’s hat from his head.
Now Chubb has revealed what sparked such a furious reaction from Jackson.
‘I went up to him, and I said: “Hey, we’re gonna see y’all a** again, and when we see y’all again, that chipping ain’t gonna save you, that tight end, that guard, that’s not going to save you,”‘ the 30-year-old said.
Alaric Jackson threw a punch at Bradley Chubb after a thrilling Monday Night Football game
Jackson marched over to Chubb and confronted him on midfield after the Bills beat the Rams
Chubb has revealed what sparked the clash, which saw Jackson suspended for two games
‘Then he said: “What’d you say?” and walked up to me… and I said: “That chip is not gonna save you, that guard is not gonna save you.” And then boom.’
Following the punch, teammates quickly intervened, with Rams tight end Colby Parkinson first on the scene to calm Jackson down along with teammate Shaun Dolac.
‘It’s an emotional game, all tempers flaring,’ Chubb continued. ‘At the time of the punch, you know, so many different ways you can react. Everybody wants you to react a certain way; everybody wants you to do a certain thing. But I got to think about where I’m at, what situation I’m in. My team needs me.’
He added: ‘They brought me here to play and to be a leader, and I feel like if I would’ve reacted, if I would’ve done anything, in both of those situations, I’m not doing what they brought me here to do.’
Earlier this week, offensive lineman Jackson was suspended for two games over the post-game altercation.
He will now miss the Rams’ games against the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders before being eligible to return to the active roster on Monday, October 26.
The NFL confirmed the punishment in a statement, explaining he ‘violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.”‘
Jackson signed a three-year, $57 million contract extension with the Rams in 2025 but faced legal issues over the offseason ahead of the new season.
He was accused of attacking his pregnant girlfriend in June but avoided any criminal charges after being arrested on suspicion of domestic battery on June 8.
Players from both teams intervened to separate the two plays and stop the situation escalating
Chubb was dragged away by his collar by a teammate as he reacted angrily to being hit
Police were called to his San Fernando Valley home over an alleged dispute with the 38-year-old woman, who claimed she had been left with ‘scratches and bruises’. However, prosecutors said in July they would not be filing charges against Jackson ‘at this time.’
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Ivor Pine, confirmed the news to the California Post.
Pine said: ‘This matter has been assigned for a City Attorney Hearing, a pre-filing diversion available to eligible individuals that is an alternative to misdemeanor criminal prosecution.
‘Charges are not filed against the respondent at this time, however, the case stays open throughout the length of the statute of limitations. It can be re-evaluated if there are further developments.’
Jackson served a two-game suspension in 2024 under the NFL’s personal conduct policy for an undisclosed violation, later linked to him being named in a November 2025 civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by a woman alleging he recorded her without consent during sex and refused to delete the video.
The plaintiff claimed the alleged incident occurred in May 2024 and reported it to the NFL. The lawsuit was eventually dismissed in April 2026 after being moved to federal court.
