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Malik Jackson penalty for “lowering the helmet” on Blaine Gabbert is the correct call on an awful rule

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Malik Jackson was flagged for a 15-yard penalty — “lowering the helmet” to initiate contact — for his hit on Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Gabbert was immediately taken to the locker room and evaluated for a concussion.

Here's the hit that knocked out Blaine Gabbert. Jacksonville was called for a "lowering the helmet" penalty, giving the Titans 15 yards and putting them in field goal range. #TENvsJAX pic.twitter.com/rDboWt0SFI

— Titans Film Room (@titansfilmroom) September 23, 2018

At the time, the score was 0-0 and even though it was just the second possession for the Titans you knew the game was going to be one of those “first to seven points wins” afternoons.