Jahmyr Gibbs Hit With NFL's Largest Week 1 Fine After Lions' Loss
Jahmyr Gibbs received a hefty NFL fine for what he did in the Detroit Lions' Week 1 win over the New Orleans Saints.
On Saturday, the NFL imposed significant fines and suspensions for Week 1 games, including a substantial fine for Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions started their season with a thrilling 31-30 overtime victory against the New Orleans Saints, who came close to an upset. Gibbs played a crucial role in the offense, rushing for 156 yards on 29 carries and scoring two touchdowns.
However, he received a $23,027 fine for lowering his helmet into Saints cornerback Quincy Riley's chest during a third-quarter rushing touchdown. This fine represents the NFL's largest fine issued that weekend, according to Fox Sports. Washington Commanders receiver Stefon Diggs was also heavily fined, receiving $14,926 for unsportsmanlike conduct during a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The NFL's weekly accountability report revealed that Gibbs' fine was due to unnecessary roughness caused by the use of his helmet, despite never receiving a penalty flag for this action. The league fined him after reviewing the game footage, though Gibbs has the option to appeal the fine. The Lions' star running back didn't have as much impact in their Thursday Night Football match against the Buffalo Bills, scoring once on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff.
This game saw the Lions finally cut into the Bills' 21-point lead, but they still lost 41-31, leaving them with a 1-1 season record. The Lions will aim to bounce back when they face the New York Jets in Week 3 on September 27 at 1 p.m. ET.
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