The Kansas City Chiefs have fought hard to maintain their 12-1 record heading into Week 15, but veteran running back Isiah Pacheco seems to have crossed a line with his effort in the team’s latest win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
On Saturday, NFL insider Tom Peliserro broke the news that Pacheco had been fined $45,020 due to unnecessary roughness on what seemed to be a relatively innocuous play in Week 14.
According to Pelissero, Pacheco lowered his helmet during a hard run, which caused the league to fine the star running back although a penalty wasn’t called on the play by officials when the incident occurred.
The NFL fined #Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco $45,020 for unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet) on this play last week. No flag was thrown. pic.twitter.com/mJrBBpuDig
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 14, 2024
Pacheco may have a chance to appeal the harsh fine, though Pelissero’s report didn’t indicate what recourse Pacheco might have to make his case to league officials.
Stay tuned this afternoon to see if Pacheco makes any plays against the Cleveland Browns that might result in disciplinary action by the NFL.
