INDIANAPOLIS — A third-quarter scrum prompted officials to eject Patriots safety Kyle Dugger and Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from Saturday night’s game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
On a second and 7 from New England’s 36-yard line, Dugger and Pittman lined up opposite each other at the line of scrimmage. The two immediately got physical, as Pittman blocked to clear a lane for running back Jonathan Taylor, who muscled through for a 7-yard gain.
Dugger and Pittman, however, continued to jostle even after Taylor made his way through. Pittman shoved Dugger’s back near the end of the run, causing Dugger to turn around and shove back.