At a Glance
- Tyler Steen fined $16,870 after Eagles-Commanders brawl.
- Eagles beat Commanders 29-18.
- Four Commanders fined, including Javon Kinlaw $20,288.
- Why it matters: It shows NFL’s strict stance on on-field conduct and foreshadows a tense Week 18 rematch.
A brawl in the fourth quarter of the Eagles-Commanders game led to Tyler Steen being fined $16,870. The Eagles won 29-18, but tempers flared after a two-point conversion. Steen and several Commanders faced hefty fines for roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct.
The Brawl and Fines
The altercation erupted at the 4:26 mark of the fourth quarter, just after the Eagles extended their lead to 19 points. Steen was fined twice-$8,435 for unnecessary roughness and $8,435 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Four Commanders were also penalized, with Javon Kinlaw receiving $20,288 for a swing.
| Player | Fine | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Steen | $8,435 | Unnecessary roughness |
| Tyler Steen | $8,435 | Unsportsmanlike conduct |
| Javon Kinlaw | $20,288 | Unsportsmanlike conduct (swung) |
| Quan Martin | $11,572 | Unnecessary roughness |
| Mike Sainristil | $9,725 | Unnecessary roughness |
| Will Harris | $11,593 | Unnecessary roughness (facemask) |
Quotes from Players and Coach
Steen described the melee as a rapid escalation, while coach Nick Sirianni urged his team to keep their composure.
Tyler Steen said:
> “Nobody really said anything specific, at least not that I remember,”
> “I just remember after the play there was a lot of commotion and things escalated pretty quickly and then got out of hand. Emotions are high, everybody’s kind of amped up, and things like that can happen pretty quickly. They were obviously upset because we’re winning the game by a good amount. So, you know, things like that just happen.”
Nick Sirianni said:
> “I keep all my conversations private, but we never want anything like that to take place,”
> “We want to play fast and physical and we want to be able to do that all within the rules of the game. I understand that the game gets chippy at times, but we always want to make sure we’re keeping our cool in those scenarios because we need everybody and you got to play within the rules of the game.”
Implications for Week 18
The Eagles will face the Commanders again in Week 18, with the stakes high as the Eagles host a playoff game and the Commanders are eliminated. Despite the tension, Sirianni emphasized playing within the rules. The rematch could see tempers flare again.
Key Takeaways
- Tyler Steen fined $16,870 for a brawl that drew multiple penalties.
- Four Commanders received fines, the largest being $20,288 for Javon Kinlaw.
- The upcoming Week 18 rematch could test both teams’ discipline under playoff pressure.
The fines underscore the NFL’s strict stance on on-field conduct, and the rematch will test both teams’ discipline.
