India, Sept. 8 -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson pushed a Buffalo Bills fan away after the fan touched his helmet as he was celebrating a touchdown in Sunday's game in New Jersey. Jackson was walking past the stands when the fan extended his hands and touched Jackson's helmet.

Jackson's action drew flak on social media as the fans' attempt to touch the QB's helmet seemed spontaneous, but the fan was ejected from the game owing to the act. It raised questions on the rules in the NFL around physical contact with fans during the game.

As per the National Football League rules, physical contact between fans and players during games is strictly prohibited. Fans are not allowed to physically contact players on the field or sidelin...