NFL Makes Final Decision on Punishment for 2 Lions Players
The Detroit Lions had a fiery game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 12, and it was a game that both teams wanted to win, badly. But, there could only be one winner (unless you’re the
The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs game had quite a few heated moments. The most high-profile, of course, was when
Each week, the league penalizes players for conduct in the previous week’s games. The NFL states on their website that these actions are “to protect players from unnecessary risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity, the NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed on a set of game-related rules violations that may result in accountability measures.” The new roster of players getting hit with punishments goes up every Saturday afternoon. Two Detroit Lions players are on this week’s tally.
Detroit Lions Players Get Punished By the NFL
Two Detroit Lions players, Alex Anzalone and Tyler Lacy, are getting punished by the NFL for their actions during the Chiefs game. The NFL is fining Anzalone $12,172 for “unnecessary roughness” and “striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing.” They’re also fining Lacy $5,722 for the same reason.
The news came out in the NFL’s report for Week 6. The highest fines for this week went to L’Jarius Sneed of Tennessee, who has to pay $23,186 for “unnecessary roughness” for “use of a helmet” and
According to the NFL, those fines will go to the Professional Athletes Foundation to “support legends in need and the
More Questionable Calls in Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game
The Lions and Chiefs game was filled with head-scratching moments. Early in the game, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff made a scoring touchdown, and the but it was called back by the ref after saying that Goff and the Lions offense hadn’t executed the trick play properly. So, the NFL overturned the touchdown.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the incident during his Wednesday, October 15, radio appearance on 97.1 FM The Ticket. As Campbell explained, he was informed that the league office in New York City had told the on the ground crew that the touchdown needed to be overturned. But, Craig Wrolstad, the head referee in the game, told reporters after the matchup that they actually didn’t get any call from the New York office on reversing the touchdown. So, what really happened?
We may never know, but what we do know is that the Detroit Lions are still rocking this year. Let’s hope they rock all the way to the postseason.
Bears’ Key Defensive Starter is Expected to Play vs. Saints: Report
With some last-minute news before the game against the New Orleans Saints, NFL insider Ian Rapoport announced that Chicago Bears’ defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is expected to play.
Jarrett, 32, missed the team’s last two contests against the Las Vegas Raiders and Washington Commanders due to a knee injury.
Grady Jarrett Expected to Suit Up for Bears vs. Saints
GettyChicago Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.
The Bears signed Jarrett this offseason to a three-year, $43.5 million contract to become a key part of the defense. However, in the three games the former Atlanta Falcon has appeared in, he’s been unimpressive.
Jarrett had just four total tackles with an overall grade of 55.7 by Pro Football Focus, which ranks 117th out of 192 qualified defensive linemen.
More than being a captain on the defense, Jarrett has to step up for the Bears’ defense, and he knows not to let this opportunity slip pass him.
“Being a part of something that is going to start here special,” Jarrett said when he signed with the Bears. “Me being somebody who wants to be in a position to compete for championships, encourage younger guys around me, and really share my experience and my hunger for greatness to others who want to achieve it. I’m in a special place in a special time, in a special moment where I’m supposed to be.”
It’s great to have Jarrett back on the field, but more than anything, he needs to deliver on his promise to put the Bears in a position to compete for a championship.
Other Injury News for the Bears
GettyD’Andre Swift #4 of the Chicago Bears carries the ball against the Washington Commanders.
Along with Jarrett, running back D’Andre Swift is also expected to play, according to Rapoport.
Swift, who appeared on the injury report Thursday with a groin injury, should not affect him in the game against the Saints, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.
#Bears RB D’Andre Swift (groin) and DT Grady Jarrett (knee) are both listed as questionable and both expected to play Sunday, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 19, 2025
More injury news is that wide receiver DJ Moore, who was taken in an ambulance and stayed overnight at a hospital due to a groin injury in the game against the Commanders, is expected to play.
Those not suiting up are kicker Cairo Santos (right thigh), linebacker Noah Sewell (concussion), and defensive end Austin Booker, who many expected was going to be elevated off injured reserve (IR) after the news that the Bears released pass rusher Kanoh Kpassagnon.
With the Bears’ lack of getting to the quarterback this season (eight sacks through five games), the hope was that Booker would be back on the field vs. the Saints, but it looks like the team will have to wait another week. Instead, the Bears elevated running back Travis Homer, who was also on IR.
