Daron Payne ejection, explained: Why Commanders DT was kicked out of Week 10 game vs. Lions

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Daron Payne ejection, explained: Why Commanders DT was kicked out of Week 10 game vs. Lions

The Washington Commanders were at home in Week 10 to take on the Detroit Lions . Washington was considered the underdog both with its 3-6 record and the fact that starting quarterback Jayden Daniels was ruled out.

Detroit came ready to play and got out to an early 14-3 lead. The Lions scored another touchdown in the second quarter to go up 21-3 at the time. Between the score and the extra point, chaos ensued for Washington. Linebacker Frankie Luvu and cornerback Trey Amos both picked up injuries, veteran defensive tackle Daron Payne was ejected and fellow defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw was assessed a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Here is more on why Payne was