Broncos' Harris claims Crabtree sucker-punched him prior to brawl

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris claimed Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree sucker-punched him during Sunday's game, prior to being ejected.

Crabtree engaged in a fight with Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib one play later, and both players were ejected. For the second time in their careers, Talib snatched Crabtree's chain, causing a fracas to break out.

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Harris couldn't believe that Crabtree punched him in the stomach.

"I guess his initiative was to come out there and fight today," Harris said to Nick Kosmider of The Denver Post. "I guess it wasn't (to) play football."

"He sucker-punched me. I've never seen that in the NFL," he added.

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph was not impressed by either Talib, Crabtree, or Harris.

"Both teams lost their best players," Joseph said. "It's nonsense. It's silly."