LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after a receiving touchdown in the first quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) (Greg Fiume, 2025 Getty Images)
DETROIT – The player who punched Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown learned his punishment from the NFL on Monday.
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne was caught on video punching St. Brown near the bottom of his helmet after Detroit’s third touchdown on Sunday evening.
The NFL announced on Monday that Payne has been suspended for one game. The Commanders play the Miami Dolphins next week in Madrid, Spain.
Payne has the right to appeal.
What happened
Jahmyr Gibbs scored early in the second quarter on a 13-yard rush, putting the Lions up 20-3. It was after that play that Payne hit St. Brown, causing his ejection and a personal foul penalty.
The Lions went for two from the 1-yard line and converted, making it 22-3. They ultimately won 44-22.
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 21: Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Commanders runs off of the field at halftime during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Northwest Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) (2025 Cooper Neill)
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