Ravens’ Marcus Peters appears to strike Bengals’ Joe Mixon after tackle, penalized for taunting

baltimore ravens cornerback Marcus Peters Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon appeared to be kicked in the chest during the first quarter of their AFC Wild-Card Round matchup on Sunday night.

With about 1:05 remaining in the first, Mixon ran the ball for one yard and was tackled by Peters and linebacker Patrick Queen. as peters was on mixnThe defensive back got caught in the stomach by Mixon and a small scuffle ensued between the two teams.

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Peters was penalized for taunting on the play and Cincinnati was given 10 yards.

The veteran player was criticized on social media for the drama.

Cincinnati would give those 10 yards back right after Jonah Williams was called for holding.

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Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes the ball during the first quarter in an AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Pecor Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow would find receiver Ja’Marr Chase for a 12-yard pass, and after the teams changed sides to start the second quarter, Burrow found wide receiver again for a 7-yard touchdown.

Cincinnati would be up 9–0 early in the second quarter.

The Bengals and Ravens were meeting for the second straight week. cincinnati lost Baltimore, 27–16, after losing to them, 19–17, earlier in the season.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters reacts to breaking up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ty Higgins during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Cincinnati.
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The Ravens were playing the game without star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who was nursing a PCL injury. Tyler Huntley started the game for Baltimore.