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NFL Fines Broncos Safety Talanoa Hufanga $11,533 for Post-Play Shove of Packers QB Jordan Love

The postgame penalty underscores the league’s focus on policing extra contact after the whistle that went uncalled during the game.

Overview

  • Hufanga was docked $11,533 for unnecessary roughness after shoving Jordan Love’s head following a Week 15 play, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
  • The incident occurred in the first quarter of Denver’s 34-26 win over Green Bay, and officials did not throw a flag on the field.
  • Video of the play shows Hufanga’s follow-through driving Love’s helmet into the turf, the type of action the NFL has prioritized removing from games.
  • According to Spotrac, this is Hufanga’s first NFL fine in five seasons.
  • The decision comes as Denver sits at 12-2 after an 11-game win streak and prepares for Week 16 against Jacksonville.