Overview
- The $23,186 penalty was tied for the largest fine handed out in Week 4, according to the NFL report released October 4.
- The violation occurred at the 6:14 mark of the third quarter against Jacksonville on a play where McCaffrey lowered his helmet during an attempted tackle.
- It is the second straight week a 49ers player drew such discipline, following a $23,186 fine to linebacker Fred Warner in Week 3 for helmet use.
- Following the Jaguars game, San Francisco beat the Rams 26–23 in overtime, with McCaffrey posting 57 rushing yards, 82 receiving yards and a touchdown.
- The Game Accountability report, developed with the NFL Players Association, documents rule violations intended to protect player safety and competitive integrity.