What happened: The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson without pay for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct. The discipline stems from a second-quarter incident against the Las Vegas Raiders in which he spit at an opponent, a violation of Rule 12, Section 3. Buffalo closed out that game with a 33-30 final over Las Vegas.

Why it matters: Losing a starting safety removes a regular from Buffalo's secondary for the next game. The decision establishes accountability after an in-game conduct violation.

What to watch: He is set to miss Buffalo's next game before becoming eligible to return.