""What happened was sorry a** number [70] do dirty-a** [expletive] behind my back," Barmore told Kyed. "People want to talk [expletive], but he ain't out there on this field. I'm just saying, bro. They want to act tough, you go in the locker room. ... "The play was already over," Barmore added. "I heard the whistle blown. Bro came behind me and literally landed his whole body on my back.""
"A look at the final play of the first half showed Barmore on the MetLife Stadium turf after Isaiah Davis gained 12 yards on the ground, with the 6-foot-4, 332-pound Membou then jumping on Barmore behind the line of scrimmage. Barmore seemingly tried to push himself away from Vrabel as New England's head coach attempted to keep him composed after the play, with Vrabel noting postgame that he was just trying to keep temperatures in check."
New England led 35-3 at halftime and finished with a 42-10 win over the Jets. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore erupted after the final play of the second quarter when Jets right tackle Armand Membou landed on Barmore's back after a whistle. Barmore had to be restrained by coach Mike Vrabel and multiple Patriots players and staff. Video showed Barmore on the turf after Isaiah Davis gained 12 yards, with Membou jumping on him behind the line of scrimmage. Barmore verbally confronted Membou, calling him out for a dirty hit. Vrabel said he was trying to keep composure and control temperatures.
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