Arr, ye scurvy dog! Stafford be callin' out that filthy Lion who caused a mate's blasted torn ACL. Yo ho ho, ye be dirtier than bilge water!"
2024-01-18
Arrr! 'Tis a sight to behold! The Los Angeles Rams' brave quarterback, Matthew Stafford, be enraged by the dastardly hit delivered by the Detroit Lions' scurvy safety, Kerby Joseph, upon Tyler Higbee! He bellowed his discontent, makin' sure Joseph heard it, all while the mic be watchin'! Aye, a tale o' high seas drama!
In a recent wild-card game, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford expressed his displeasure after a low hit by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph resulted in a torn ACL and MCL for Rams tight end Tyler Higbee. Many deemed the hit dirty, as Joseph sprinted and dove at Higbee's knee while he was attempting to catch a pass from Stafford. Replay footage showed Higbee's knee buckle upon impact, and he immediately signaled for medical assistance.Mic'd up for the game, Stafford confronted Joseph about the hit, calling it dirty and stating that he had seen similar hits on tape before. Social media outrage led fans to discover other questionable hits by Joseph, including one on Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson earlier in the season.
However, Lions head coach Dan Campbell defended Joseph, explaining that their style of play emphasized keeping the head up and hitting with proper technique. Joseph himself took to social media to defend his actions, stating that he had no intention of hurting anyone and that the game was inherently dangerous.
Ultimately, the Lions emerged victorious with a 24-23 win, advancing to the Divisional Round while the Rams' season came to an end.