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Why NFL has fined Packers' Josh Jacobs a whopping $45,020

The NFL is fining Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs $45,020 for his actions in the Packers' 30-14 victory against the Tennesse Titans in Week 3. While the news of starting quarterback Jordan Love's return in Week 4 got the weekend started on a positive note, Jacobs was slapped with a fine by the NFL for a play in which he wasn't penalized during Sunday's win, per NFL Network's Tom Pellissero.

“The NFL fined Packers RB Josh Jacobs a whopping $45,020 for unnecessary roughness/use of helmet last week,” Pellissero reported. “No flag was thrown.