Summary
The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune $5,447 for a face mask penalty during a game against the Chicago Bears. This announcement came just hours before the 49ers' important game against the Seattle Seahawks, which will determine the NFC West division winner and home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Key Facts
- The San Francisco 49ers are playing a crucial game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium.
- The winner of the game will win the NFC West division and secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, along with home-field advantage in the playoffs.
- Linebacker Tatum Bethune from the 49ers was fined $5,447 by the NFL for a face mask penalty in a previous game against the Chicago Bears.
- The penalty occurred in the fourth quarter of a game where the 49ers won 42-38.
- Tatum Bethune is the team's second-leading tackler this season with 87 tackles.
- Bethune also recorded 11 tackles and defended a pass in the game against the Bears.
