NFL Hands Punishment to Commanders Players for Chiefs Incident
The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills are coming up on a massive Week 9 game that pits two of the strongest teams in the AFC against each other. For weeks now, those on both sides have been waiting to see Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen duke it out on the field, because the rivalry goes beyond the Chiefs and Bills to individual players on the field.
Before the Chiefs and Bills contest, the Chiefs took on the Washington Commanders on Monday, October 27, and were victorious with a 28-7 win. Even though the game was a blowout, that didn’t make the emotions any less real on the field. During the game, there were some heated moments, and now, the NFL is cracking down on two Commanders players for their actions against the Chiefs.
Each week during the regular season, the league penalizes players for conduct in the previous week’s games. The NFL states on their website that these actions are “to protect players from unnecessary risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity, the NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed on a set of game-related rules violations that may result in accountability measures.”
NFL Announces Punishment for Washington Commanders Players in Kansas City Chiefs Game
The NFL releases the new tally of injuries each Saturday during the regular season. Now, the league has released its report for Week 8, and it includes two Commanders players. One is an absolute doozie, with linebacker Frankie Luvu being fined $46,372 for “unnecessary roughness” for a “hip-drop tackle.” That happened in the fourth quarter of the game with 10:36 left on the clock. The other is safety Quan Martin, who’s being hit with a $11,572 fine for “unnecessary roughness” and a “hit on the defenseless player.”
The NFL reports that these fines will go to the Professional Athletes Foundation to “support legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.”
As for the process, the NFL states that “league staff members examine the plays identified as having potential infractions to determine whether there is cause for additional review.”
No Kansas City Chiefs players were hit with penalties from the NFL for actions taken in Week 8. Now, up against the Bills, that will be a different story, because tensions will be high. Following the Bills game, the Chiefs will finally have their NFL bye week in Week 10.
Kansas City Chiefs Stats and Research Ahead of Bills Game
Looking at the numbers and statistics going into Sunday’s Chiefs and Bills game, according to NFL research, Mahomes ranks second in the league going into Week 9 with 2,099 passing yards through eight games this year, averaging 262.4 per game with a 67% completion percentage and 17 touchdowns (top in the league) against four interceptions. He has also added 280 rushing yards, an average of 35 per game, and four touchdowns on the ground.
Kelce has 474 receiving yards this season, and they’re from 48 targets and 37 receptions. He’s averaging 59.3 receiving yards and 4.6 catches per game and has notched three receiving touchdowns.
Allen is averaging 7.9 passing yards per attempt, putting him seventh in the league, and 222.9 yards per game this year, according to Pro Football Stats. He’s completed 68% of his passes on the way to 1,560 total yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions through seven games. Allen has also rushed for five touchdowns and 261 yards.
Bills Legend Eric Moulds Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Parkinson’s Disease
Buffalo, NY – November 1, 2025
In a gesture that’s brought a wave of emotion across
game-worn jersey from his final season to support a former teammate now facing the hardest battle of his life.
For fans who remember the late ’90s and early 2000s, Moulds was the lone constant in an era of instability. Known for his precision routes, contested catches, and quiet leadership, he became the franchise’s beacon of hope through years of quarterback turnover. From 1996 to 2005, he posted
675 receptions, 9,096 yards, and 48 touchdowns, including a historic 100-catch season in 2002, earning three Pro Bowl selections and a permanent place among the Bills’ all-time greats.
That former teammate is Takeo Spikes, the relentless linebacker who commanded Buffalo’s defense with passion and authority. During his time with the team (2003–2005), Spikes recorded over 200 tackles
, earned two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro selection in 2003, and became known as the emotional core of the defense — the “defensive quarterback” who brought fire to every down.
💬 “We carried this team through the storms — him on defense, me on offense,” Moulds said quietly. “Now that he’s fighting something far tougher than any Sunday battle, I want this jersey to fight for him — the same way he fought for Buffalo.”
Spikes, beloved for his intensity and leadership, has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that has gradually affected his movement and coordination. Despite the diagnosis, those close to him say his trademark energy and optimism haven’t faded — he continues to train, mentor young athletes, and advocate for player health awareness.
Moulds’ decision to sell his final jersey isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about brotherhood. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Bills Alumni Health & Wellness Fund
, supporting Spikes’ treatment and ongoing medical research into Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions among retired NFL players.
💬 “This jersey carried our pride, our pain, and our fight,” Moulds reflected.
