Cowboys’ DeMarvion Overshown Risks NFL Fine After Unflagged Hit That Concussed Cardinals Player

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown has recorded 8 combined tackles and one forced fumble across three games this season, while Arizona Cardinals running back Zonovan “Bam” Knight has tallied 168 rushing yards on 28 carries and 43 receiving yards over eight games. However, a controversial incident changed the focus of the game. Arizona defeated Dallas 33-30. The hit resulted in a fumble, but the referees called no penalty. This missed call led to intense criticism far beyond the field. Cardinals suffer injury blow as DeMarvion Overshown escapes penalty flag The collision came late in the first half, with Dallas recovering the fumble and Arizona losing another back after Love’s injury. Marshall Green criticized the decision : “So Cam Skattebo gets flagged for running low and protecting the ball, but DeMarvion Overshown is allowed to create helmet-to-helmet contact, hurt a defenseless player, by leading with the head and no call. Gotta love the NFL.” Analysts and reporters on the broadcast noted that Overshown led with his shoulder and that the play included head-to-head contact. Knight stayed down for several minutes before trainers helped him to the tunnel. The Cardinals later ruled him out with a concussion. The hit produced Dallas’ crucial first-half turnover and helped the Cowboys protect a lead heading into the locker room. It did not stop Arizona’s comeback. Tyler Allgeier stepped up significantly in the backfield to help fill the void left by the injured running backs. Knight had three carries for 17 rushing yards and one catch for one yard before the injury. This marked Arizona’s second major backfield loss of the game, following rookie Jeremiyah Love’s earlier ankle injury. The NFL rulebook lists impermissible use of the helmet under Rule 12, Section 2, Article 10. The rule covers forcible helmet contact, but the league has not announced whether it will review or discipline Overshown for this play. Dallas fell from 3-4 to 3-5 after surrendering a 14-point lead. Arizona finished with 467 total yards, including 191 scrimmage yards from Allgeier. Although no penalty was flagged during the game, the sequence will likely be evaluated by the league under standard post-game disciplinary procedures. More NFL News Andy Reid Makes Truthful Admission on Chiefs Inciden t Mike Tomlin Has One Major Reason to Stay Away From NFL Return Packers’ Josh Jacobs Gets Notable NFL Update Amid New Allegations Cowboys Reportedly Showing Interest in Star Pass Rusher The post Cowboys’ DeMarvion Overshown Risks NFL Fine After Unflagged Hit That Concussed Cardinals Player appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .