# Spitting on Someone Is Like Slapping Them

> Ex-NFL star says C.J. Gardner-Johnson's spitting incident cost Bills the game.
- Title: Spitting on Someone Is Like Slapping Them · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Ex-NFL star says C.J. Gardner-Johnson's spitting incident cost Bills the game. C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Bills game after spitting on opponent…
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- Author: Kamran Ahmad
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:51:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: c.j. gardner-johnson, bills, raiders, nfl, spitting incident, ejection, brock bowers, sports
## Spitting incident
C.J. Gardner-Johnson got ejected during Bills' 33-30 win over Raiders on October 18.

> I done seen some dirty s, t, right?
## Former teammate's reaction
Former Saints WR Jarvis Landry called Gardner-Johnson's attitude 'the most aggravating thing'.

> He talked so much s, t, bro. Cash, money
## Fournette's analogy
Fournette compared spitting to slapping: 'You spit on somebody, you damn near saying, I'm ready to die'.

> Spitting on somebody is like slapping them
## Game impact
Bills tied game after Gardner-Johnson's ejection, losing defensive depth for second half.
## Gardner-Johnson's response
Gardner-Johnson admitted his temper cost Bills the game but needs to control emotions.

> I've got to be a better player, I've got to be a better vet
## Previous ejections
Gardner-Johnson was ejected twice in 2024: once in December against Washington, once in October against Raiders.
## League consequences
NFL has punished similar incidents with ejections and suspensions for spitting.
## Key takeaway

C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Bills game after spitting on opponent, risking team's win.