Commanders DT Daron Payne ejected for throwing punch at Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

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Midway through the second quarter of Sunday's game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, the Commanders lost one of their top defensive players. After the Lions scored to take a 20-3 lead, defensive tackle Daron Payne was ejected.

The television broadcast didn't initially say what Payne did to be ejected, but it was later revealed that Payne threw a punch at Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St-Brown after the touchdown.

#Commanders DT DaRon Payne randomly swung at #Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Payne has been ejected. pic.twitter.com/p9l4tWchC5https://t.co/qOOegsdmil

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 9, 2025

After Payne was ejected, fellow starting defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct, and the Lions elected to go for the 2-point conversion, which was successful, making it 22-3. Kinlaw made contact with an official and should have also been ejected.

Daron Payne punched Amon-Ra St. Brown and Javon Kinlaw hit an official. The defense is imploding.

But hey, Chris Rodriguez just scored. pic.twitter.com/ZftbZFDiBz

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 9, 2025

Washington's defense continues its implosion. The Lions have had three drives in the first half, all resulting in touchdowns.

• 10 plays, 78 yards, TD
• 9 plays, 65 yards, TD
• 9 plays, 82 yards, TD

In addition to Payne's ejection, the Commanders also saw linebacker Frankie Luvu and rookie cornerback Trey Amos go down with injuries. Luvu walked off the field under his own power and returned.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Daron Payne ejected for throwing punch at Lions

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