{
  "id": 9668297,
  "title": "NFL Disciplines 2 Bengals WRs for Actions in Week 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/nfl-disciplines-2-bengals-wrs-for-actions-in-week-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T00:55:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/nfl-disciplines-2-bengals-wrs-for-actions-in-week-2-12486074"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Week 2, the Cincinnati Bengals secured a 20-6 victory over the Houston Texans at home. The NFL disciplined two of the team's wide receivers for their celebrations during the game. Ja'Marr Chase was fined $37,778 for two celebrations, while Tee Higgins received a $51,778 fine for four celebrations, according to reports from The Athletic and Ari Meirov on X. Chase's celebration was dubbed \"The People's Elbow,\" a twist on a famous wrestling move by The Rock. Chase urged fellow players to join the NFLPA in challenging these fines. The NFL's crackdown on celebrations intensified in Week 2, with the San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk fined $14,926 for his celebration.",
  "summary": "The league sent a message on celebrations in Week 2. Two Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers were fined.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bengals WR Ja Marr Chase fined $37,778 for two celebrations",
    "Tee Higgins fined $51,778 for four celebrations",
    "NFL intensifies crackdown on celebrations in Week 2"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}