CINCINNATI -- Did Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict intentionally try to hurt the ankle of two Carolina Panthers dealing with ankle issues during Sunday’s 37-37 tie?

It ultimately will be up to the league to decide if the Carolina Panthers choose to send video of Burfict giving an added twist to the ankles of quarterback Cam Newton and tight end Greg Olsen after each scored a touchdown in the second half.

Carolina punter Graham Gano already has formed an opinion. Here’s what he wrote on Twitter after the game:

Unbelievable that a player would intentionally try to hurt my teammates twice. I hope the NFL lays down the law hard. #Unacceptable — Graham Gano (@GrahamGano) October 13, 2014

Burfict declined to talk to reporters, citing he was under concussion protocol even though he played and finished with 10 tackles.

He wasn’t penalized on either play, though that doesn’t mean he’s not subject to a fine if the league believes the plays were dirty.

Neither Newton nor Olsen complained about the added twist to reporters, either. But looking at film, there definitely appears to be an added twist.

The first came on Newton's 12-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. After Newton crossed the goal line, Burfict appeared to roll over and twist the quarterback’s left ankle that was surgically repaired in March.

Newton had the last laugh, rushing 17 times for 107 yards in the first game he’s been unleashed to run this season. He showed no signs of a setback from the twist.

The second twist was more obvious as Burfict rolled over with Olsen’s ankle that was injured a week earlier against Chicago between his legs. He appeared to give the ankle an added yank after Olsen was on the ground.

These weren’t Burfict’s only questionable calls. He had a roughing the passer penalty and was penalized for hitting a defenseless receiver, Carolina rookie Kelvin Benjamin. He also could be fined for that.

Burfict has a history of being fined. He was fined $21,000 for hitting a defenseless receiver and $10,000 for striking tight end Ryan Taylor in the groin during a Week 3 game against Green Bay last season.

He also was fined $21,000 for hitting New York Jets wide receiver Stephen Hill, now a member of Carolina’s practice squad, with the crown of his helmet.

Gano apparently hopes Burfict’s pockets are lighter by the end of this week.