NFL hits Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster with news he doesn’t want to hear just days before MNF matchup against Jaguars
An unfortunate development for JuJu Smith-Schuster heading into Week 5.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had a good game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4, but there’s one play he would like to have back.
Late in the second quarter, as the Chiefs took the lead on a touchdown catch by running back Isiah Pacheco, Smith-Schuster hit Ravens cornerback Chidobe Awuzie low in an attempt to block him.
NFL fines JuJu-Smith Schuster for unnecessary roughness
Even though he was not penalized, the NFL has fined Smith-Schuster $7,903 for what is described as a low block under the category of unnecessary roughness. He clearly went too low on Awuzie, although it’s safe to say he was just trying to make a play to help his teammate in the moment.
Other than that, Smith-Schuster recorded four receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown against the Ravens. His TD was important, as it gave Kansas City its first lead of the game, which it never surrendered.
Whether it’s called by officials or not, the league carefully reviews every play and will issue fines for violations as deemed necessary. It’s an unfortunate development for the veteran wide receiver, but he’ll put it behind him and move on as the Chiefs get ready to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on “Monday Night Football.”
Smith-Schuster has quietly been a steady force in the Chiefs’ passing game this season. He does a great job working in the short-to-intermediate parts of the field and finds soft spots against zone coverage.
That will come in handy this week as the Jaguars’ defense plays a hefty amount of zone. With speedy WR Xavier Worthy back in the mix, things could open up even more for Smith-Schuster, who has built a nice rapport with quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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