The fallout from the Lions’ tough battle with the Eagles didn’t end when the clock hit zero. On Wednesday, the NFL handed down discipline, fining both Jameson Williams and Brian Branch for separate infractions that took place during the heated Week 11 matchup.
For Williams, the fine stemmed from his touchdown celebration — a moment that sent Ford Field and Detroit fans into a frenzy, but also drew a flag that helped Philly flip field position. While the move was unintentional and rooted in pure excitement, the league still viewed it as excessive. Branch’s penalty came from what officials ruled as unnecessary contact on a key defensive play, one that many Lions fans are still arguing wasn’t worth a flag in the first place.
Both players have accepted the fines without complaint, with Williams publicly acknowledging he “has to be smarter” and Branch doubling down that he’s simply going to keep playing “fast and fearless.”
With Detroit pushing through an uphill stretch, this moment could easily become a distraction — but instead, it’s turning into fuel. The young core is learning, the team is rallying, and the message inside the locker room is clear: they’re still building something dangerous.
Lions Duo Hit With Fines After Eagles Matchup — NFL Sends Clear Message
