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The Texans are leading the Bengals 13-7 as the third quarter is kicking off but there been a number of scuffles in the first half.
One after a hit on Joe Burrow that the Bengals offensive line started.
SCUFFLE! The Bengals offense and Texans defense got into it as Joe Burrow was hit. pic.twitter.com/jK6dIQ80Yb
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) November 12, 2023
And another after this hit that many felt was dirty, on Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Defender clearly lowers his helmet into C.J. Stroud’s helmet (no call) and then the refs called this a fumble. Does the NFL want the Bengals to win this game? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/S9uAggZT5p
— Alex (@htowncritic) November 12, 2023
In the video, you can see Bengals rookie 1st round pick defensive end Myles Murphy hitting Stroud late in the head after his teammates Logan Wilson and Trey Hendrickson already hit him and were taking him down.
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Stroud was pointing to his helmet after the hit but Murphy wasn’t penalized during the game by the refs.
We’ll see if the NFL decides to fine Murphy after the game.