"How you can punch a guy and not get ejected": Chiefs' Hollywood Brown escapes ejection after shocking punch on Jaguars Jourdan Lewis

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown found himself at the center of controversy during the team’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars . Early in the first quarter, Brown and Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis clashed on the field, culminating in Brown striking Lewis in the face. Despite the aggressive act, Brown was only penalized for unnecessary roughness and remained in the game, leaving many NFL fans shocked and frustrated.

Hollywood Brown ’s on-field incident sparks outrage

The altercation began after a routine play, with Brown and Lewis shoving each other before escalating to helmet-to-helmet contact. Replays clearly showed Brown hitting Lewis, yet he avoided ejection. The Chiefs were assessed a 15-yard penalty, but fans on social media questioned the leniency.

Jourdan Lewis and Hollywood Brown going at it pic.twitter.com/YAXgIl4CKw

— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) October 7, 2025

“Someone’s gotta explain how you can punch a guy and not get ejected, especially with replay assist and especially with Hollywood Brown doing it right in front of an official,” one fan wrote on X. Another added, “How is Hollywood Brown allowed to stay in the game? He threw a punch!!!”

Someone’s gotta explain how you can punch a guy and not get ejected, especially with replay assist and especially with Hollywood Brown doing it right in front of an official

— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) October 7, 2025

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appeared to intervene, urging Brown to calm down. Despite the heated moment, Mahomes led a drive that ended with a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce , giving Kansas City the lead. While the incident did not immediately hurt the team, the broader debate around player safety continues.

NFL stance on player safety and potential consequences for Hollywood Brown

The league has emphasized stricter enforcement of player safety and sportsmanship this season. NFL executive Troy Vincent reiterated in a video sent to teams: “There’s no place in the game to be standing over your opponent. There’s no place in the game to have violent gestures. That’s not the game of football. We just have to play by the rules, respect your opponent, respect your teammates and play the game in between the whistles.”

While Brown escaped ejection on the field, he may still face league discipline. The NFL typically announces fines and penalties weekly, and Brown is a likely candidate for a monetary punishment when the league releases its slate on Saturday at 4 p.m. EST.

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