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Lions' Anzalone Fined Again Amid NFL's Week 14 Crackdown

12/14/2025

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Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone was fined $17,698 for unnecessary roughness in Week 14.
The sanction followed Anzalone striking Cowboys lineman Tyler Booker after a fumble recovery.
This is Anzalone’s second fine this season, related to a $12,172 penalty that was reduced.
NFL fined 18 players for Week 14 violations, including three Cowboys players.
The Lions face the Los Angeles Rams, who lead the NFC, to improve their playoff chances.

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Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone was fined $17,698 for unnecessary roughness in Week 14.
The sanction followed Anzalone striking Cowboys lineman Tyler Booker after a fumble recovery.
This is Anzalone’s second fine this season, related to a $12,172 penalty that was reduced.
NFL fined 18 players for Week 14 violations, including three Cowboys players.
The Lions face the Los Angeles Rams, who lead the NFC, to improve their playoff chances.