Arik Armstead penalized for late hit on Joe Burrow in Week 4 matchup

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Arik Armstead penalized for late hit on Joe Burrow in Week 4 matchup
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the first quarter of their NFL Week 4 game at Paycor Stadium. The penalty negated an interception by Travis Hunter. Analyst Robert Turbin noted that such contact always results in a penalty, while play-by-play announcer Tom McCarthy remarked on the severity of the hit. Armstead previously injured Burrow's toe in a prior encounter between the teams.

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  • •Armstead received a penalty for a late hit on Burrow.
  • •The incident occurred late in the first quarter.
  • •The penalty nullified an interception by Travis Hunter.
  • •Armstead was involved in a previous injury to Burrow last season.
  • •The game is part of the NFL Week 4 schedule.
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Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for a late hit on Bengals QB Joe Burrow late in the first quarter.

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