The Houston Texans secured a crucial victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars this past weekend, improving their record to 8-5. They maintain a two-game lead over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC South, keeping their playoff destiny firmly in their control.

However, the Texans’ win wasn’t the primary headline heading into their bye week. Instead, attention shifted to a controversial late hit by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The incident, which sparked a brief altercation on the field, led to Al-Shaair being ejected from the game.

Following the game, the NFL issued a three-game suspension for Al-Shaair. Despite his appeal, the league upheld the decision, reinforcing the suspension.

In response, Al-Shaair took to social media with a bold message:
“IF YOU WANT ME TO BE YOUR VILLAIN, I’LL BE YOUR VILLAIN! SEE YOU SOON…”
The post included an image of the Joker and expressed his defiance amid the criticism.

While the hit has drawn heavy backlash from some, Al-Shaair has also received a wave of support from fans, analysts, and members of the Texans organization.