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Chiefs Hollywood Brown hit with a “STAGGERING” NFL fine for open-hand slap vs. Jaguars

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Kansas City, MO — October 7, 2025. The NFL has issued disciplinary action against Marquise “Hollywood” Brown following the play in which he delivered an open-hand slap to an opposing defender during the Chiefs’ 28–31 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. After review of the game tape, the conduct was classified as “fighting,” triggering a fine of $40,686 under the league’s current discipline schedule. The league added that Brown may appeal within 48 hours of receiving the notice.

Roger Goodell on the incident:
We evaluate all on-field altercations by the same standard to protect player safety and the integrity of the game; per procedure, a player has the right to file an appeal within 48 hours of notification, and the file will be reviewed independently based on video and the officials’ reports.

The clash occurred midway through the first quarter when Brown and a defender tangled deep in the secondary. After the two went facemask-to-facemask and exchanged words, Brown swung a looping right hand that connected with the opponent’s helmet area. The officials penalized the play on the field, but Brown was not ejected.

The night also underscored the Chiefs’ discipline woes: they committed 13 penalties, their highest single-game total since 2018, a factor that contributed to losing control late. Even with Patrick Mahomes steering the offense effectively, Trevor Lawrence’s one-yard rushing touchdown with 23 seconds left sealed the Jaguars’ win.

Under the NFL/NFLPA fine schedule, the first offense for “fighting” is set at $40,686. Brown can submit an appeal, presenting mitigating context — such as the nature of the confrontation or the in-game penalty already assessed — for the disciplinary panel to consider.

The Chiefs are expected to withhold further comment until the appeals process concludes. In the meantime, Andy Reid’s team will need to tighten up discipline to avoid surrendering future wins to avoidable infractions.

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