"LANDOVER, Md. -- Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Lions after punching Detroit receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. After Detroit scored its third touchdown of the first half, Payne slugged St. Brown with his right hand after a verbal exchange. He was given an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and an automatic ejection. It marked the first time Payne, in his eighth season, has been ejected from a game."
"Washington's defense has struggled all season - in the last four weeks, the Commanders ranked 31st in the NFL in both yards and points allowed -- but its main strength was the interior of the defensive line led by Payne and Javon Kinlaw. Payne's five tackles for a loss are third on the team. Kinlaw earned an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty one play after Payne's ejection following the conversion."
Daron Payne was ejected in the second quarter after punching Detroit receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown following a verbal exchange. The unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty resulted in an automatic ejection after Detroit's third touchdown of the first half. The ejection was the first of Payne's eight-season career. Detroit succeeded on the two-point conversion to extend the lead to 22-3. Washington's defense has struggled this season, ranking 31st in both yards and points allowed over the last four weeks. The interior defensive line, led by Payne and Javon Kinlaw, had been a primary strength, and Kinlaw drew a penalty one play later.
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