NFL divisional rivalry games are always bound to get competitive, and Sunday's Steelers-Bengals contest was no exception.

The Steelers pulled ahead for a 20-9 lead over the Bengals in the fourth quarter, limiting Joe Flacco & Co. to just one touchdown and one field goal in the AFC North clash. Then, early in the fourth on a Bengals' drive, some tempers flared after a rushing play was called dead. Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey appeared to start an on-field scuffle when he threw a punch at Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.

A nearby ref immediately tried to separate Chase and Ramsey, and Chase was seen exchanging heated words with his divisional rival as he was eventually ushered away.

In the aftermath of the incident, Ramsey was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and disqualified for his punch, which led to his ejection. Chase also received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that was offset by Ramsey's.

Here's video of the moment Ramsey threw the punch:

And here's video of the two teams getting into it after the punch was thrown:

Steelers backup quarterback Mason Rudolph, who entered the game for an injured Aaron Rodgers, was charged with closing out Sunday's game, with some help from two defensive touchdowns.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Jalen Ramsey Ejected for Throwing a Punch at Ja’Marr Chase in Steelers-Bengals.

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