In a commanding victory on Sunday, the Buffalo Bills left no room for doubt, overpowering the New York Jets in a game that ultimately led to Jets quarterback Zach Wilson being benched. However, the action didn’t end on the field as a postgame scuffle unfolded in the tunnel, involving Bills guard Dion Dawkins and Jets defensive tackle Michael Clemons.
Details of the skirmish were captured from a distance, and while the exact sequence remains unclear, the audio suggests a heated exchange among football players settling their differences. Wilson is observed keeping his distance, and Jets head coach Robert Saleh opted to walk away from the altercation, indicating his disinterest in getting involved after the Jets’ 32-6 loss.
According to reports from SNY’s Connor Hughes, the tunnel altercation was described as a “huge fight” involving Dawkins and an “very emotional” Clemons. The tension seemingly stemmed from a fourth-quarter interaction during the game when Dawkins dove on Clemons at the end of a play. In response, Clemons shoved Dawkins to the ground, prompting a reaction from Dawkins that resulted in an unnecessary roughness penalty.
Speaking to the media postgame, Dawkins shared his perspective on the incident, expressing his lack of admiration for the Jets. “I’m a humble guy,” he stated, “I’m not a fan, man. I’m not a fan of the Jets. Very disrespectful players. It’s what it is, and when we could run and pass and beat a team like that — cool. Thumbs up.”
Clemons reportedly left the Jets locker room without addressing reporters seeking information about the incident.
With tensions running high, it’s clear that emotions spilled over after the game. As the Bills secured a decisive win, the postgame scuffle adds an extra layer of intensity to the rivalry between the two teams. Fans will have to wait until next season for a potential rematch, as Sunday’s game marked the conclusion of the season series, with Buffalo and New York splitting the victories at 1-1.
