Jake Matthews fined for unnecessary roughness in NFL game

Jake Matthews, left tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, has been fined $11,941 by the NFL for a face-mask unnecessary roughness penalty. This fine was issued following the team's 35-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. The penalty occurred during the second quarter and is part of the league's increased enforcement of fines this season, which has totaled over $300,000 in Week 2 alone. Matthews' performance and the offensive line have been credited for enabling standout plays from teammates like Bijan Robinson and Michael Penix Jr.

• 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons offensive tackle fined by NFL for unnecessary roughness