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DJ Bien-Aime, ESPN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Houston Texans defensive back Kris Boyd shoved special teams coach Frank Ross following the opening kickoff in the divisional round playoff matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.
On the opening kickoff, Chiefs running back Samaje Perine returned the kick for 63 yards before Boyd tackled him and forced a fumble. Chiefs wideout Nikko Remigio recovered the loose ball.
However, before the recovery, Boyd sprinted off in a celebratory fashion and threw off his helmet before reaching the sideline. He drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty that had the Chiefs’ offense starting on Houston’s 13-yard line.
Ross approached Boyd on the field, but Boyd shoved Ross.
The Chiefs ended their opening drive with a field goal and the Texans answered with a field goal.
Boyd wasn’t benched and he returned to special teams plays after the shove.