JUST IN: NFL Fines 49ers’ Offensive Lineman More than the Player Who Threw the First Punch.

The NFL fined Trent Williams $11,817 for hitting Bryan Cook in the head during the 49ers’ loss to the Chiefs. Williams understandably felt frustrated by his team’s sloppy performance against the team that beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl in February. However, it was Cook’s conduct that pushed the aspiring Hall of Fame tackle to his limit.

Williams was knocked to the ground after a play, and Cook then intentionally struck Williams in the head. Williams retaliated by hitting Cook in the head. The game saw the 49ers’ top tackle get ejected right away. Cook did not get kicked out.

Cook received a penalty of just $8,442.64 for his involvement in the incident. 49ers fans will definitely be puzzled by the fact that Cook, who started the incident, was fined less than Williams. The penalty imposed on Williams aligns with NFL fines for hitting, kicking, or kneeing offenses. The reason for Cook being fined over $3,000 less for the same action remains unknown.

The match between the 49ers and Chiefs on Sunday became tense during the second half. CB Deommodore Lenoir was fined $11,817 for his penalty of unnecessary roughness. Kansas City’s WR Skyy Moore received a fine of $9,356.83 for his behavior during the same play that led to Lenoir’s fine.

San Francisco sits at 3-4 and will welcome the 3-3 Dallas Cowboys for Sunday Night Football. This game is crucial for both the 49ers and Cowboys, who have been facing difficulties.