Punching Helmets Is Never a Good Idea

Bears WR Javon Wims faces a possible suspension following a squabble with Saints DB Chauncey (C.J.) Gardner-Johnson.

#Bears WR Javon Wims, who punched #Saints Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in his helmet to get ejected and start a melee, is being considered and evaluated for a possible suspension, source said. There should be a decision today.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 2, 2020

Wims attempted to grab at Gardner-Johnson’s chain and threw two punches to the helmet. He was then ejected from the game.

Javon Wims took a shot at C.J. Gardner-Johnson 😳pic.twitter.com/JfNGPH0jvS
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) November 1, 2020

Following the delay, the Saints intercepted Nick Foles which eventually led to a Saints win in overtime, 26-23.

The series of events started in the third quarter when Gardner-Johnson ripped Wims’ mouthpiece off after an exchange of words. During this interaction, Wims claimed that Gardner-Johnson also spit on him.

Wims was then pulled and spent 11 minutes on the bench before having a chance to be face-to-face with the defensive back again.

Throwing punches is already bad enough, but throwing punches to a helmet doesn’t do any kind of damage you’re hoping for. If you’re going to choose violence at least make sure the other person doesn’t have protective gear on.

Some thoughts
1. I have never seen anything like this
2. That was personal
3. He knew right away he was about to pop off
4. He could’ve broke his hand
5. He will get fined and probably suspended
6. This doesn’t make any sense
7. Keep some folks around you like Janoris https://t.co/SaGAF7zxkQ
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) November 1, 2020

Gardner-Johnson has declined to elaborate on what led to him being punched but has denied the claim that he spit on Wims.