NFL Punishes Half a Dozen Lions Players For Inappropriate Celebrations & Illegal Play In Week 2

NFL Punishes Half a Dozen Lions Players For Inappropriate Celebrations & Illegal Play In Week 2

The Detroit Lions lost 31-41 against the Buffalo Bills, who had home field advantage, on Thursday, September 17. The Bills dominated the first two quarters, prompting the Lions to erupt in raucous celebration every time they managed to score in the game, which was held at the new Highmark Stadium. But it seems the league […]

Lions Hit With Unheard of 10 NFL Fines Before Week 3 Clash vs Jets

While a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 surely stung, it was extra difficult for six Detroit Lions players — especially star receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. The NFL released its list of weekly fines on Saturday, and Detroit was unfortunately well-represented. Those six…

NFL hands out over $300,000 in unsportsmanlike conduct fines

The NFL’s Week 2 unsportsmanlike conduct penalties added up to $300,089, with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Tee Higgins each facing a bill of nearly $60,000. The league issued 22 fines in that category, predominantly involving prohibited celebrations and vulgar acts. The Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals receivers each received four fines totaling $59,704. The NFL […]

NFL Hits Six Lions Players With Fines After Bills Game

The NFL’s fine sheet from Detroit’s loss to the Buffalo Bills is not pretty. Six Lions players — Jahmyr Gibbs, Tyler Lacy, Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Devin White and Jameson Williams — were fined for actions during the game. In all, Detroit’s listed fines add up to $130,960. St. Brown was hit the hardest, drawing four separate $14,926 fines for illegal celebrations and vulgar acts. That adds up to $59,704 for the Lions receiver alone. Play…