The NFL slammed down 31 fines in Week 8, the second-highest tally all season. But while the league is clearly cracking down on illegal hits, one of those fines just handed our Seattle Seahawks a huge boost going into their Week 9 matchup. Get ready, 12s, because this is big!
The League Comes Down Hard
Week 8 was wild, and the fines proved it. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker got hit with a $17,911 fine for a nasty blow to the head/neck of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson less than a minute and a half into their game. It even drew a roughing the passer flag, which Brisker was NOT happy about. He called out the league for “babying the quarterback,” saying Watson was “laying there crying.” Watson briefly left the game, and Shedeur Sanders stepped in for two passes before Watson returned. Even though Watson cleared protocol by Saturday, the Browns are still starting Sanders in Week 9.
Then there was Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn, who got hit with a $17,911 fine too. His target was New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson on a catch along the sideline, resulting in a helmet to helmet collision. Wilson actually stayed in for the Jets’ final snap but reported concussion symptoms the next day and was quickly put into protocol. He’s out for this week’s game against the Chiefs.
A Win Before Kickoff For Your Hawks!
Now, for the news that really matters to us. Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is lighter by $9,528 after using his helmet on a hit against Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight. This hit was jarring, literally, as it knocked the ball loose from Knight’s hands, and the Cowboys recovered the fumble without a penalty on the play. But the NFL reviewed it later, and the fine came down.
And here’s the kicker, the news that should have every Seattle fan buzzing: Bam Knight will NOT play in the Cardinals’ divisional clash against our Seattle Seahawks this week! He didn’t even practice all week. Think about that, 12s! A key piece of the Cardinals’ offense, someone who takes the ball and makes plays, is sidelined because of an illegal hit that led to a fine. It’s a huge break for our defense, giving them one less weapon to worry about as we head to Arizona.
This Sunday, our Seahawks roll into Arizona, and with Bam Knight out of the picture, the path to a critical early-season victory just got a little clearer. We need to capitalize on every advantage we get, and this is definitely one! Let’s get loud for the Hawks and watch them fly!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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