The Kansas City Chiefs are moving on from their first regular-season loss in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. The disappointing defeat has added another layer of frustration, as the NFL has reportedly fined quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Mahomes was fined $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct “violent gesture” as he celebrated a touchdown pass in last week’s loss in Buffalo. Mahomes is caught on camera making a pointing gesture after tossing a touchdown pass to Noah Gray in the fourth quarter.
The fine can be debatable among football fans as it initially appears nonvolatile, but the league saw it differently. Ironically, Mahomes was fined $50,000 against the Bills last season for “verbally abusing” game officials in his postgame press conference rant.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola replicated Mahomes’ gesture on Saturday during his game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Raiola is a well-noted fan of Mahomes and has often been inspired by his play. He could have seen all the commotion from the Chiefs quarterback being admonished for doing the same celebration.
