Overview
- The NFL’s Week 17 discipline list included fines for Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra ($6,353 for taunting) and safety Sydney Brown ($8,432 for unnecessary roughness) but none for Jalen Carter.
- Bills tackle Spencer Brown said he believed the eye contact was intentional and left the game briefly with foggy vision before returning for the final series.
- Carter told reporter Jeff McLane that his thumb entering Brown’s facemask was accidental and said he understands scrutiny because of his reputation.
- Officials did not flag the play during the game, video showed Carter’s hand inside the facemask and a grab to the throat, and the two players exchanged words in the tunnel afterward.
- Carter’s season has included a Week 1 ejection and fine with a suspension for spitting on Dak Prescott and a separate taunting fine, which has intensified public criticism of his conduct.