This should look familiar to Philadelphia Eagles fans. In the third quarter of Sunday night's game with the Eagles clinging to a 24-21 lead, Falcons defensive back Dunta Robinson made an extremely dirty play and delivered a brutal hit on an Eagles receiver.
Michael Vick threw a laser to Jeremy Maclin in the middle of the field, but as he reeled in the catch, Robinson led with his helmet and nailed him in the head.
"Unbelievable! Unbelievable that he has done it again," NBC broadcaster Chris Collinsworth said after the play as Maclin laid on the ground. Collinsworth was referring to last season's game between the two teams, when Robinson made a similar hit on DeSean Jackson.
Fortunately, Maclin appeared to be okay and returned later in the game. Despite the big hit, Maclin finished with 13 receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns. But the Falcons went on to win 35-31. (WATCH HIGHLIGHTS HERE)
"He's two for two now," Maclin said of the hit. "Fortunately, it wasn't as bad as Jack's was last year. I guess we'll see what Roger Goodell has in store for him."
Last year, Jackson suffered a severe concussion and some memory loss. Robinson was fined $50,000.
After the game, Robinson said he thought the hit was legal and that "there will not be any further repercussions"
Others disagree.
ESPN's Chris Mortensen suggested that Robinson could even be suspended. Gregg Rosenthal of ProFootballTalk also suggested a possible suspension since Robinson is a repeat offender.
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