Twitter let Javon Wims of the Chicago Bears know he embarrassed himself when he sucker-punched a Saints defender
The third quarter of Sunday’s matchup between the Bears and the Saints took an unexpected and mostly-ridiculous turn in the third quarter.
Chicago wide receiver Javon Wims decided to settle a score with New Orleans’ defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson by coming up behind him after a play and cold-clocking him in the helmet.
It was the ultimate NFL lowlight which sparked a pile up as players from both sides tried to either get involved or intervene.
Javon Wims punches helmet.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 1, 2020
Punching people in helmets is stupidhttps://t.co/7zFS2HL0bD
Twitter mercilessly dragged Javon Wims for his stupid decision
Undoubtedly the best part of the fight was Gardner-Johnson’s reaction to the initial punch.
Javon Wims: *punches CJ Gardner-Johnson*
— BroskiBrees (@broskibrees) November 1, 2020
CJ Gardner-Johnson: pic.twitter.com/aGrajGj8Pq
What else are you supposed to do when a guy comes up from behind and tries to sucker punch you while you’re wearing a hunk of plastic protective equipment?
The worst part of it was how Wims seemed to act like he won something in the aftermath.
Javon Wims just sucker-punched a dude wearing a football helmet, then celebrated like he did something good.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) November 1, 2020
When he cools down, Wims will realize he was the big loser in the engagement.
Ranking the things that got the most hurt here:
— Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) November 1, 2020
1: Javon Wims’ hand
2: Javon Wims’ bank account
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Last: Anything on CJ Gardner-Johnson’s bodyhttps://t.co/THrcUlalUJ
The Bears were also a loser as a team because the challenge of beating the Saints got a lot tougher.
#Bears WR Javon Wims has been ejected. They are down to 3 wide receivers for remainder of the game.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) November 1, 2020
It’s no wonder so many people agreed this isn’t just an ejection, it’s a cut-able offense.
What the hell is a matter with Javon Wims? I’d cut him for that stupidity. His team is trying to fight back and he just dug them a huge hole. That was unbelievable.
— Hub Arkush (@Hub_Arkush) November 1, 2020
What the hell is Javon Wims doing? Brings nothing to the table and does something so self-destructive. Cut him.
— Patrick Schmidt (@PatrickASchmidt) November 1, 2020
I’m gonna pick up Javon Wims in fantasy, just so I can cut him to send my team a message.
— M@ (@MattSpiegel670) November 1, 2020
The comparisons to the brawl in the Florida-Missouri game in the SEC on Saturday were instantaneous.
Even more jumped on the rivalry between Florida and Georgia, with Wims as a former Bulldog and Gardner-Johnson as a former Gator.
Wims was tossed for instigating the fight, heading to the locker room with one catch for nine yards. Whether or not that’s his last reception for the Bears will come down to head coach Matt Nagy and his disciplinary mindset. He certainly has a decision to make.