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Burfict's helmet hits Sherman's facemask and maybe even the temporal area of Sherman's helmet, which is the area most likely to result in concussion on direct impact.

If all teams were also told that there would be an emphasis on excessive hits to defenseless receivers within 5 of LOS, it was pretty clear that Burfict knew he was hitting Sherman without Sherman seeing it coming.

If the pass was to Sherman, Burfict could have prevented completion very easily or even if a completion, a 1-2 yard gain.

It was a clear aggressor helmet shell to other player's headgear during a decleater hit. If Burfict goes lower, maybe no suspension. Fact that helmet shell hit headgear means appeal could only reduce number of games, no way appeal oveturns suspension decision.