Though the Bengals won the week 14 game against the Cowboys, their aggressive nature during the game has caught the eye of the league officials. After a careful review of all the reported violations, the NFL released its list of fines. The Bengals feature on that and the fines on Joe Burrow’s teammates go in thousands.

Their free safety Geno Stone was fined $22,511 under the unnecessary roughness using his helmet in the 3rd quarter. At the 12:01 mark, the Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle was there when there was a little pushing and shoving. However, no flag was raised and the Cowboys started their set of drives again. Now, Stone needs to be careful as the fine would get doubled to $45,020 if he repeats it.

Their LB Germaine Pratt also displayed some unnecessary roughness against the Cowboys RB Dowdle and was charged $16,883 for a hip drop tackle in the 4th quarter. That happened at the 10:24 mark in the quarter and the officials overlooked the infraction again. However, the league is very strict in such instances, which puts other players in danger. And if he repeats it, the fine would jump to $22,511. Joe Burrow understands that, but they needed to win the game at any cost.

With a 5-8 win-loss record, they are 10th in the AFC conference. While the chances of qualifying for the playoffs are less, the locker room hasn’t given up yet. They are ready to give it their all to win the next 4 games.

That’s why the celebrations went overboard during the Cowboys matchup. But now, the league has fined such actions. It’s strange.

Joe Burrow’s teammate fined for over-celebrating

During the 2nd quarter, at the 3:35 mark, the Bengals were trailing by 7-10. But RB Chase Brown caught a 19-yard pass from Joe Burrow and scored a touchdown, taking them ahead by 14-10. However, he went a little crazy during the moment of happiness and jumped into a Salvation Army kettle behind the end zone at AT&T Stadium.

Though the officials didn’t penalize him there, the league has termed it unsportsmanlike conduct and fined him $ 5,481 under illegal celebrations and vulgar acts. It’s not understandable. He was also surprised when the reporters told him that there could be a fine.

When asked why he jumped into the kettle, he explained, “I’ve seen everybody do it since I was a kid so I was like I am gonna do it.” He also laughed off the fine by saying, “I don’t make enough money for that s—.” But the league’s message to Joe Burrow’s teammate is clear. Stay within the limits of the game.

They also set an example for other teams as Christmas is approaching. The fans are excited for the best time of the season. It would be exciting.