The NFL has decided how it will punish Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for his actions Sunday against the Steelers.
According to Ian Rapoport, the NFL is handing Burfict a hefty fine but no suspension:
Source: #Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict was fined $112,000 for multiple plays that constituted unnecessary roughness in Week 6 game against Pittsburgh, including the plays involving the Steelers’ Antonio Brown (11:19 in 3rd quarter) and James Conner (5:17 in 3rd quarter).
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 20, 2018
The big play in question from Sunday was Burfict’s hit to the helmet of Antonio Brown in the first half:
This is the shot Vontaze Burfict delivered on Antonio Brown early in the third quarter that's being questioned: https://t.