Saints' Shepherd Criticized; Bozeman Praised

During a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New Orleans Saints, Chargers center Bradley Bozeman defended quarterback Justin Herbert after Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd was seen twisting Herbert's ankle long after a play had ended. Bozeman's actions, which included diving onto Shepherd to protect Herbert, resulted in offsetting personal foul penalties for both players. Despite the penalty, Bozeman was celebrated by his team and awarded a game ball for his protective actions, with coach Jim Harbaugh and Herbert himself expressing support. The incident has sparked discussions on possible fines or suspensions, with many criticizing Shepherd's actions as an intentional attempt to injure Herbert. Meanwhile, in another NFL game, a heated sideline altercation occurred between Seattle Seahawks teammates Derick Hall and Jarran Reed following a penalty that led to a Buffalo Bills touchdown, but the disagreement was resolved before halftime.