Overview
- The league cited impermissible use of the helmet on a third-quarter play in which Pacheco lowered his head into Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland after a screen pass.
- No flag was thrown during the Thanksgiving game, but the NFL issued the punishment days later after reviewing the footage.
- The $46,371 amount reflects the second-offense tier on the NFL fine schedule, which doubles the first-offense figure.
- Kansas City is 6-6 entering Week 14 and next faces the Houston Texans on Sunday night with little margin left in the playoff race.
- The Chiefs signed defensive back Mike Edwards to the 53-man roster and elevated lineman C.J. Hanson, as the team deals with injuries including left tackle Josh Simmons going to injured reserve after wrist surgery.