NFL fine announced following the Bills’ road victory at New England

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The NFL fined one player following the Buffalo Bills‘ Week 15 road victory against the New England Patriots.

New England running back Rhamondre Stevenson was docked $12,172 for what the NFL deemed unnecessary roughness. Specifically, the league accused him of striking, kicking, tripping, or kneeing an opponent.

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The violation happened with 3 minutes, 41 seconds left in the third quarter and the Patriots leading the Bills 24-21. Stevenson gained 16 yards on a Drake Maye pass and was pushed out of bounds at the Patriots’ 35-yard line.

Stevenson and Bills linebacker Matt Milano both drew flags for unnecessary roughness on the penalty. That seven-play, 23-yard drive by the Patriots ultimately ended when Tre’Davious White intercepted a third-and-25 pass by Maye.

The Bills used a strong second half to beat New England 35-31.

Bills fines from the NFL this season include:

• Week 4, Dorian Williams, unnecessary roughness (blindside block), $7,989.
• Week 8, Joey Bosa, unnecessary roughness (striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing), $12,172
• Week 9, Josh Allen, unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture), $14,491
• Week 9, Christian Benford, unnecessary roughness, (use of the helmet), $14,714
• Week 9, Elijah Moore, unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture), $13,888
• Week 9, Ty Johnson, unnecessary roughness (facemask), $10,778
• Week 11, Ty Johnson, unsportsmanlike conduct (obscene gesture), $10,777
• Week 11, Joey Bosa, a hit on the quarterback (contact to the knee area or below of a passer), $17,389
• Week 12, Reggie Gilliam, unnecessary roughness, (use of the helmet), $11,111
• Week 13, A.J. Epenesa, unsportsmanlike conduct (taunting), $11,593
• Week 13, Gabe Davis, unnecessary roughness, (use of the helmet), $6,500

The NFL announces player fines every Saturday afternoon during the season. For Week 14, there were 17 fines for on-field discipline during 2,258 total plays.

Since 2011, the NFL has donated roughly $4 million annually from fines to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation, supporting former players, athlete health, youth football, and community programs.

The NFL lists all the offending violations, and how much first and second offenses will cost players on its website.

“Players subject to accountability measures receive a letter informing them of what they did, a video of the play in question, why they are being fined and how much it will cost them. They also receive information on how to appeal the fine. If they choose not to appeal, the fine is withheld from their next game check,” the NFL says.