Shocking NFL Controversy: When Does a Football Punch Stop Being a Punch

22 Sep 2023 www.newstodaydaily.com

Spectators during Thursday Night Football were perplexed by an incident involving Trent Williams, a 49ers offensive lineman.

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Williams was not ejected from the game despite video replays showing him striking A'Shawn Robinson of the Giants in the face mask.

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Walt Anderson, the NFL's senior vice president of officiating, addressed the incident after the 49ers' 30–12 victory.

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Anderson explained that Williams' actions did not meet the criteria for disqualification according to NFL standards.

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Anderson emphasized that the incident did not reach the threshold of being flagrant.

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The standard for disqualifying a player in the NFL was cited as the reason for not ejecting Williams.

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The debate about what constitutes a punch in football continues in light of this incident.

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