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The NFL is handing down its punishment decision for a Buffalo Bills player involved in a late hit on Bo Nix.
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are officially in the offseason, following their loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday, January 17, with a 33-30 overtime loss on the road at Empower Field at Mile High. On the Broncos side of things, even though they won the game, they lost their franchise quarterback Bo Nix to an injury late in the game, and he won’t be able to participate in the rest of the team’s season.
Following the Broncos’ win, head coach Sean Payton started his presser with “not good news” and said that Nix had fractured his right ankle three plays before Wil Lutz kicked a 23-yard field goal in overtime to give the Broncos the win. He was positive about it, but it’s hard to sugarcoat
“[Nix] is a tough cookie,” Payton told reporters. “I said, ‘Listen I believe you’re the second quarterback in his second year to take his team to the (conference) championship game and the first is Mahomes.’ … We’ll rise up for the next challenge.”
Now, the NFL is handing down a punishment to the Buffalo Bills player who took a late hit on Nix in overtime. They’re throwing the book at him, too.
Buffalo Bills Player in Hot Water With the NFL
Every week during the season, the NFL hands down punishments to players for actions that took place during the previous week’s games. The NFL states on their official website that these actions are “to protect players from unnecessary risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity.” Before the season begins, the NFL and NFL Players Association agree on the set of game-related rules violations that result in these accountability measures.
On Saturday, January 24, the NFL announced that they’re punishing Buffalo Bills defense end Joey Bosa for his actions in the Broncos game. The league is fining him $17,389 for his late hit on Nix at the 6:09 mark in overtime.
The week’s largest fine went to Deommodore Lenoir of the San Francisco 49ers for his “use of the helmet” and “unnecessary roughness” during the team’s game against the Chicago Bears.
If Bosa wants to appeal the fine, he’s allowed to appeal it. According to the NFL, “Cases are heard by appeals officers and former NFL players, Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster or Jordy Nelson, who are jointly appointed and paid by the NFL/NFLPA. The decisions made are final and binding.”
Most players just decide to just comply. If they do, funds raised from gameday accountability fines 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.”
Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen Up for MVP
In good news, on Thursday, January 22, the NFL announced that Allen is up again for MVP. However, he’s not favored to win. According to Peter Dewey of SI, Allen is at the bottom of favorites to get the award this year.
Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams is the most favored, followed by Drake Maye of the New England Patriots.
“Speaking of Allen, he likely lost a chance at back-to-back MVPs with the Bills losing the AFC East to the Patriots and finishing sixth in the conference,” Dewey states in the piece.
Anne Erickson is an award-winning reporter for Heavy Sports covering the NFL, NBA and college football. Anne Erickson has years of experience covering the NFL and additional sports, and her work has been published via ESPN, Fox Sports and more. She has interviewed some of the biggest names in sports, including Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Erickson also hosts several podcasts and is a Detroit-based radio host. More about Anne Erickson
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