NFL Rules on Seahawks Discipline for Hit on Vikings WR Justin Jefferson
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.
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