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Before the Philadelphia Eagles played Los Angeles Rams in week 3, Star Running Saquon Barkley had to pay.
The NFL offered Barkley, this year’s offensive player in 2024, $ 46,371 to lower his helmet in a Kansas City Chiefs player under Eagles’ Week 2 Road Win.
The play came in the long term as Barkley lowered the crown of his helmet and led it to defensive back Chamarri Conner. The league almost always finds the unnecessary roughness and when it tries to eliminate helmet-first contact, a fine usually follows.
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The Philadelphia Eagles, who runs back Saquon Barkley (26), runs the ball during the second half against Kansas City Chiefs at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025. (Jay BiggerStaff/Imag images)
No flag was thrown on the play, but after reviewing, the league announced the fine before the week 3 kickoff.
The dollar amount comes from Barkley, who committed a similar violation last season. According to NFL rules, $ 46,371 is the penalty for another offense.
Barkley wasn’t the only star fine in this Super Bowl Lix -Rematch. Chief’s tight end Travis Kelce was anchored $ 14,491 to make an obscene gesture after a large catch.
Kelce drew in a 23-yard reception while the stiff army Eagles Cornerback Cooper Dejean. To celebrate, he grabbed his step – a “Huevos” tribute to the movie “Major League.” The league did not care about the pop culture reference and issued a fine.
Philadelphia Eagles, who runs back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates after quarterback Jalen Hurts (not depicted) scored a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of the game at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025. (Jay BiggerStaff/Imag images)
Like Barkley, Kelce was not marked during the game.
Officering controversy was a theme that day, especially on Philadelphia’s card-yardage act.
The most notable came on the team’s signature -tush -push game in the fourth quarter. Replays seemed to show more eagles linen moving before snap, indicating a false start. No flag was thrown and the play set the game -winning touchdown.
The NFL later admitted that officials missed the call and said a flag should have been thrown. As a result, Week 3 is expected to have tighter official on tush -push under Fox’s “America’s Game of the Week” between Eagles and Rams.
Philadelphia Eagles, which runs back Saquon Barkley (26) warms up against Kansas City Chiefs before a game at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025. (Denny Medley/Imag- Pictures)
Barkley will try to Torkel Rams’ defense again after his initial Eagles campaign in 2024, when he ran in 255 yards on 26 wears with two touchdowns. He also caught four passports from Jalen hurt that day in 47 yards.
