NFL Fines Giants $300K, Skattebo $15K for Concussion Protocol Violations

The Kansas City Chiefs secured a dominant 31-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7, but Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was fined $11,593 for taunting during the game, despite no penalty being called on the field. Worthy is one of several Chiefs players to receive fines this season for unsportsmanlike conduct, highlighting the league's enforcement of celebration rules. Meanwhile, the New York Giants faced disciplinary action following a Week 6 incident involving the concussion protocol evaluation of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Giants running back Cam Skattebo and head coach Brian Daboll were fined $15,000 and $100,000 respectively, with the team also fined $200,000, for interfering with Dart's medical assessment. The incident brought attention to the NFL’s strict concussion protocols and the consequences of violating them. Both teams continue their seasons with these issues underscoring the league's focus on player conduct and health regulations.