Overview
- The league cited a first-quarter scramble in which McCarthy stiff-armed LB Ty’Ron Hopper, lowered his shoulder into CB Keisean Nixon and then taunted him, drawing a 15-yard flag.
- The penalty pushed back a potential touchdown drive that ended with a 43-yard field goal.
- McCarthy can appeal to jointly appointed officers Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster or Jordy Nelson, whose decisions are final.
- Money from such fines is directed to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation.
- The second-year quarterback finished an injury-plagued season with 10 starts, 1,632 passing yards and 11 TDs against 12 INTs before leaving Week 18 with hand discomfort, and the 9-8 Vikings now face offseason choices at quarterback.