On Sunday, Texans QB Matt Schaub got his clock cleaned, bell rung, or whatever type of cliche you chose, by the Broncos’ Joe Mays. So much so, that Schaub lost piece of his ear.

Today, the NFL suspended Mays for a game. Here’s the play again if you missed it:

I said it at the time and I’ll say it again: if Schaub’s helmet didn’t fly off, I don’t think we’re still talking about this.

NFL suspended Broncos LB Joe Mays for one game for the helmet-to-helmet hit he put on Texans QB Matt Schaub. Mays is appealing suspension.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 25, 2012