The Facts: Beckham's one-game suspension was upheld during Wednesday's appeal hearing in New York, the league announced.

Diehards Line: The star wideout, who will miss Sunday's game against the Vikings, was suspended by the NFL for multiple violations of safety-related playing rules during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Beckham's appeal hearing was heard by former NFL wide receiver James Thrash on Wednesday. Beckham repeatedly tangled with Panthers cornerback Josh Norman on Sunday, with the wideout drawing four total penalties including an unruly three personal fouls. Dean Blandino, the NFL vice president of officiating, said Tuesday that Beckham's actions during the game warranted ejection, even though referees chose not remove him from the game.