Summary
The NFL reviewed an incident during a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks where Seahawks player Emmanwori tackled Vikings' Justin Jefferson in a rough manner. Despite the conduct, no fines were issued to players from that game, even though the league issued multiple fines for similar conduct in other games that week.
Key Facts
- Justin Jefferson is a player for the Minnesota Vikings.
- During a game against the Seattle Seahawks, Jefferson was tackled roughly by Seahawks rookie, Emmanwori.
- Emmanwori was flagged for unnecessary roughness in the game.
- The NFL reviews these types of plays and can issue fines.
- Though the NFL issued a season-high 22 fines for unnecessary roughness that week, no players from the Vikings-Seahawks game were fined.
- After the incident, Justin Jefferson expressed frustration but did not immediately speak to the media.
- As of the game, Seattle Seahawks had a 9-3 record, while the Minnesota Vikings were at 4-8.
