With 6:04 remaining in the final quarter and the win already secured for Kansas City, Commanders defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton brought down Mahomes for a sack. However, Newton continued playing after the whistle, tossing Mahomes to the turf. An unnecessary roughness penalty was called, giving Kansas City 15 yards and a first down.
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Typically in the NFL, players are fined up to $11,593 for a first late hit offense, which can increase to $17,389 upon a second violation in the same season. However, the league elected not to fine Newton for his hit on Mahomes.
While Newton wasn’t fined, two other Commanders players were: safety Quan Martin ($11,572) for a hit on a defenseless player and linebacker Frankie Luvu ($46,372) for a hip-drop tackle.
Through the first eight weeks of the 2025 NFL season, players have been fined a total of $46,357 for late hits. In Week 1, Steelers tight end Connor Heyward ($6,327) and Titans linebacker James Williams ($5,457) were penalized. Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was fined $5,591 in Week 5, while Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin ($11,593) and Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart ($17,389) were each fined in Week 6.
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Up next for Mahomes and the Chiefs, a Week 9 battle with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 1, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.