The Detroit Lions are coming off a thrilling 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 14, but the team has been hit with some disciplinary action following the game. Two Lions players, Za'Darius Smith and Christian Mahogany, were each fined for infractions during the contest.
Za'Darius Smith received a fine of $6,722 for roughing the passer after making contact with Packers quarterback Jordan Love's head. Although Smith was not flagged for the hit during the game, the NFL has since assessed the penalty based on the severity of the contact.
Meanwhile, offensive lineman Christian Mahogany was fined $4,609 for a facemask penalty. Mahogany's infraction occurred during a play in which he grabbed and twisted the facemask of a Packers defender, drawing the league's attention.
Despite the fines, both players contributed to the Lions' hard-fought win, which helped Detroit maintain their position at the top of the NFC standings. The team's focus will now shift toward their Week 15 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, but these fines serve as a reminder of the league’s continued enforcement of player safety rules.
