Summary
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was fined $23,186 by the NFL for using his helmet during a tackle attempt. The incident happened during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars when McCaffrey tried to tackle linebacker Devin Lloyd. McCaffrey had a key role in the 49ers' win over the Los Angeles Rams after the incident.
Key Facts
- Christian McCaffrey, a 49ers player, was fined $23,186 for unnecessary roughness.
- The fine was for using his helmet in an attempted tackle during a game against the Jaguars.
- Devin Lloyd, a Jaguars linebacker, intercepted a pass during the incident.
- McCaffrey's tackle attempt involved lowering his helmet, which is against NFL rules.
- Jacksonville scored a touchdown right after the interception.
- McCaffrey performed well in a later game against the Rams, helping the 49ers win.
- He had 57 yards rushing and 82 yards receiving with one touchdown in the Rams game.
- The fine McCaffrey received was one of the largest in Week 4 of the NFL season.
