Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith found himself in quite the pickle during Week One! Unbelievably, Chiefs’ tight end Peyton Hendershot—who, believe it or not, wasn’t even active for the game—had the audacity to give him a shove on the sideline right after a play. The NFL, needless to say, was about as thrilled as a cat in water about this unsportsmanlike conduct.
Hendershot Faces the Music
The league dropped the hammer, fining Hendershot a cool $5,472 for his unsanctioned antics. But wait, there’s more! As if that wasn’t enough to make your jaw drop, the Chiefs’ organization got slapped with a staggering $100,000 fine for breaching the rule against non-participant players causing havoc. A fair game is like gold in the NFL, and this was, frankly, not it.
Hendershot’s Retort
And as the plot thickens, Hendershot isn’t planning to take this lying down. According to sources, he’s gearing up to appeal the fine. It’s like a telenovela! His beef? He perceived Smith as making late contact with the Chiefs’ darling quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. The ironic twist? Smith wasn’t penalized or fined for that incident. However, he did face a hefty $16,883 fine for a horse-collar tackle earlier in the match. It’s almost Shakespearean drama on the gridiron.
A Series of Fines: Who Else Felt the Sting?
- Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco racked up a $5,582 fine for unnecessary roughness. Two words: head-to-head.
- Ravens edge rusher Odafe Oweh faced a whopping $20,050 fine. His infraction? A fourth-quarter hit on, you guessed it, Pacheco.
Conclusion
Folks, this game was a rollercoaster of emotions, fines dished out like Saturday night ceviche orders, and plot twists that’ll leave you wanting more. The NFL is indeed like an electrifying Peruvian fiesta—passion, drama, and corazón in every play!
