The NFL issued 31 fines for Week 8, the second-highest total in a single week this season, with three notable penalties involving hits that placed offensive players in concussion protocol.
Jaquan Brisker fined for hit on Deshaun Watson
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker was fined $17,911 for a blow to the head/neck area on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The play occurred early in the Steelers' victory and drew a roughing-the-passer penalty. Brisker criticized the call after the game, saying the league was "babying the quarterback." Watson briefly left the game but returned; however, the Browns announced they will start Shedeur Sanders in Week 9 after Watson cleared the concussion protocol.
DeMarvion Overshown penalized for helmet hit on Bam Knight
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown received a $9,528 fine for using his helmet on a hit against Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight. The hit forced a fumble that the Cowboys recovered, but the NFL reviewed the play and issued the fine. Knight did not practice this week and will miss the Cardinals' game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Jeremy Chinn fined for hit on Garrett Wilson
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn was fined $17,911 for a hit on a defenseless player after his helmet collided with New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson on a sideline catch. Wilson stayed in for the final snap but later entered concussion protocol and was ruled out for the Jets' matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Through eight weeks, 223 plays have resulted in fines, representing 0.0113% of all plays. The 31 fines in Week 8 trailed only the 38 issued in Week 2.
