Washington Commanders LB Frankie Luvu fined $16,883 for blow to the head on Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff during Quan Martin's INT TD in playoff game.
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was not flagged for levying a big helmet-to-helmet hit on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. The NFL fined Luvu $16,883 for a blow to the head/neck area in the Divisional Round playoff contest at Ford Field.
The Washington Commanders are one game away from Super Bowl 59. The Commanders square off with the Eagles on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game. Washington secured their place in the NFC title game with an upset win over the Lions in the Divisional Round.
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was not called for a roughing the passer penalty during last week's divisional playoff game versus the Detroit Lions that would have nullified a pick 6. However, the NFL announced a $16,883 fine for Luvu on Saturday, saying he was being punished for a "blow to the head/neck."
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was fined by the NFL for two plays in the Divisional Round win over the Detroit Lions.
Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu got away with two penalties in last week's win over the Lions that the officials missed, but the league's disciplinary process caught.
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu may have helped his team trounce the Detroit Lions, 45-31, in their divisional round matchup on Jan. 19, but he's paying a price for it.
The NFL had made a call on a Jared Goff play in the Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders game, and it's good for Goff.
Frankie Luvu isn’t backing down from the way he plays the game. The Washington Commanders linebacker, who will be at Lincon Financial Field with
Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong's edge rush attempt gets home on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff forcing a fumble which was recovered by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu.
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu took a hit to his wallet for his play in the Divisional Round. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was not called for a roughing the passer penalty during last week's divisional playoff game versus the Detroit Lions that would have nullified a pick 6.