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Thanksgiving football is supposed to come with turkey, family vibes, and maybe a little stress over the stuffing. What the Detroit Lions didn’t need was a pair of pricey envelopes arriving from the NFL days later — but here we are.
The league handed down fines to two Lions starters after their emotional Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Packers, and together, the damage totals nearly $30,000. Let’s dig into what happened.
Jack Campbell’s Costly Grab
Linebacker Jack Campbell has been one of Detroit’s most consistent defenders all season, flying around the field and making himself a problem for opposing offenses.
But in the third quarter, he made one mistake the NFL wasn’t about to overlook.
Campbell was fined $11,593 for a facemask penalty on Packers tight end Josh Whyle. The flag flew immediately, and now the league has followed up with a little “financial reminder” about keeping hands where they belong.
Still — one aggressive play isn’t changing how valuable he’s been to Detroit’s defense.
Jameson Williams Gets Dinged for Taunting
If anyone has been heating up lately, it’s Jameson Williams. The speedster has been stacking big plays and bringing real juice to the Lions’ offense.
That energy boiled over in the fourth quarter, and the celebration that followed didn’t sit well with the league office.
For his taunt, Williams received a fine of $17,389 — the bigger of the two punishments. The moment was emotional, sure, but the NFL doesn’t do emotional discounts.
Detroit wants Jamo fired up… just maybe not that fired up.
Fines Aside, Detroit’s Momentum Is Real
Despite the league taking a bite out of their wallets, both Campbell and Williams remain key pieces in Detroit’s playoff push.
The Lions bounced back strong against the Cowboys, and the confidence inside the locker room is buzzing. If this team keeps trending upward, no one’s going to be talking about a couple of fines — except maybe the players’ accountants.
Just maybe the league office could cool it with the invoices for a week? That’d be nice.