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Where does Green vs. Ramsey rank among NFL's wildest on-field brawls?

Sam Greene / Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY Sports

Sunday's marquee matchup between Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey ended prematurely when both players were ejected prior to halftime.

Green was responding to what he called repeated cheap shots from Ramsey, and tried to finish off the sophomore defender.

Here's a look at where the spat between two of the best players at their respective positions ranks among some of the league's most notable disputes.

5. Terrell Owens vs. George Teague

This would be higher on the list if it were a little less one sided. Owens, not once, but twice, ran with the ball to the center of the Dallas Cowboys' prestigious logo for a post-touchdown celebration.

After placing the ball on the logo for his second show of self appreciation, Cowboys safety George Teague came bursting onto the scene to let Owens know of his displeasure. Owens would get up without much further ado, and would later be embraced by Cowboys fans when joining the team from 2006 to 2008.

4. Josh Norman vs. Odell Beckham Jr.

Norman has developed a rivalry with most No. 1 receivers he's typically charged with covering, including Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant.

While Norman and Bryant have kept their dislike for each other mostly to verbal jabs, while occasionally letting on to even appreciate the other's abilities, Norman and Beckham have shown few niceties. As divisional rivals, these shows are likely to continue for the foreseeable future.

3. A.J. Green vs. Jalen Ramsey

Ramsey and Green are regarded as two of best and most respected players at their positions, with the former ranking as Pro Football Focus' No. 3 cornerback, while the latter is the site's No. 4 receiver.

Typically associated with mild manners in both their on-field play and when speaking to the press, Sunday's outbursts were unexpected. With Green and Ramsey aged 29 and 23, respectively, this will be a rivalry to watch for the next several years, despite rare meetings for the Bengals and Jaguars.

2. Steve Smith vs. Saints' safeties

Just one of many examples of Smith's dislike for his opponents, he met his match in former New Orleans Saints' safeties Roman Harper and Malcolm Jenkins.

Long-time division rivals, Harper let Smith know he'd had enough of the receiver's cocky style with a late hit in a 2011 game that Jenkins had to pay for with his hands.

1. Andre Johnson vs. Cortland Finnegan

No one could bring out the worst of Johnson quite like Finnegan. AFC South rivals, Finnegan had frequently been charged with the near-impossible task of restraining the longtime face of the Houston Texans franchise.

Finnegan first appeared to rise above the situation, taking several attacks from Johnson, but later would rip off his foes helmet and throw it downfield, before getting thrown to the ground himself and punched repeatedly in the back of the head.

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