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Helmet Rule: Fines Surge, Penalties Decline in NFL

9/28/2025

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The NFL's helmet-lowering rule has produced fines but fewer penalties in games.
In a game, Vikings cornerback Jeff Okudah was penalized for illegal helmet use and not fined.
Week 3 fines: Pola-Mao (Raiders) $17,248; Gordon II (Dolphins) $5,045; Bresee (Saints) $18,581; Williams (Seahawks) $23,186; Warner (49ers) $23,186.
Pola-Mao, Bresee, and Williams were penalized; Gordon II and Warner were not.

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Story summary

The NFL's helmet-lowering rule has produced fines but fewer penalties in games.
In a game, Vikings cornerback Jeff Okudah was penalized for illegal helmet use and not fined.
Week 3 fines: Pola-Mao (Raiders) $17,248; Gordon II (Dolphins) $5,045; Bresee (Saints) $18,581; Williams (Seahawks) $23,186; Warner (49ers) $23,186.
Pola-Mao, Bresee, and Williams were penalized; Gordon II and Warner were not.