Griffin was flagged for unnecessary roughness in the second quarter of a 23-19 win Sunday for a hit on Oakland tight end Mychal Rivera. He went low,Andre Johnson Jersey, hitting Rivera as the tight end went to the ground after attempting a catch. It was Griffin's second violation this season and fourth since 2011.
The safety said Tuesday night that video clearly shows him running down the 15-yard line with Rivera catching the ball at the 20 and falling after his second step. Griffin said he went to his right knee before they collided, and he also pointed to photos showing Rivera's chin strap wasn't buckled; that might have caused the tight end's helmet to pop off. |
