Danny Stutsman got hit with a $7,011 fine from the NFL for a body-weight violation against Kirk Cousins, and it is a stark reminder of how important keeping quarterbacks safe is, especially when a guy like Cousins is lighting it up for an undefeated team. This wasn’t some minor slap on the wrist either, it came right in the thick of things during the second quarter of the Raiders’ Week 3 game against the Saints.
The League Is NOT Messing Around With QB Safety
The NFL isn’t playing games when it comes to player safety, especially when it concerns their signal-callers. Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman learned that lesson the hard way, getting dinged for a body-weight violation with 5:54 left in the second quarter of their Week 3 matchup. That $7,011 fine might sound specific, but it sends a clear message. The league explicitly states on its official website that their rules are all about player protection, “intended to protect the players from unnecessary risk,” and to “promote player safety and emphasize sportsmanship and respect of teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and fans.” It is not just about Stutsman either, the league has been laying down punishments to other players this week too, like the Giants and a Lions star. The message is simple: you gotta be careful out there, no matter how intense the game gets.
Kirk Cousins Is Cooking and Vegas is Feelin’ It
Look, you gotta give credit where it is due. The Las Vegas Raiders are straight up on cloud nine right now, rolling with a 3-0 record to kick off the season. And seriously, a massive chunk of that success? It is all about Kirk Cousins. This team, literally, did not win more than three games *the entire season* last year. Think about that for a second. Having a veteran quarterback like Cousins under center, leading that offense, it is making a monumental difference. The energy around the Raiders right now is absolutely electric as they gear up for their Week 4 showdown. They’re playing with fire and Cousins is throwing gasoline on it.
Undefeated Showdown: Vegas vs. Kansas City Up Next
So, after all that, the big test is still ahead. Cousins and the Raiders are walking into a massive Week 4 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams are undefeated, which means someone’s “0” has gotta go, unless we get some wild tie. This is gonna be an extra challenge for Vegas to keep their perfect status. You better believe all eyes are gonna be on that game.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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