The San Francisco 49ers are unbeaten after winning against the Washington Commanders in Week 6. However, the team showed a very aggressive side to it, and linebacker Fred Warner has been fined by the NFL for it.
The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner twice for hits on Washington Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo during Monday night’s game. The league penalized Warner $47,762 for hitting a defenseless player and an additional $17,911 for leading with his helmet to initiate contact.
Fred Warner could face a one-game suspension if he commits two more hits on defenseless players. He is under the same risk for hip-drop tackles, where a third offense will automatically mean a one-game ban for them.
Malik Mustapha went unpunished
Since Raheem Morris became the defensive coordinator of the 49ers, this unit has been very aggressive and plays at the edge of the rulebook. Safety Malik Mustapha is at the forefront of that. His hits are “clean” according to the rules, but they are fierce and very strong.
Against the Commanders, Mustapha had four tackles and all four of them were almost flag-worthy. Still, the NFL didn’t deem appropriate to fine him after the game. What it’s true is that this unit plays very strong.
Is the 49ers defense good?
The 49ers defense ranks as the fifth-best in the NFL. It’s one of the best units in the whole league. It’s also the fourth-best scoring defense and a big reason why this team is still unbeaten at 6-0.
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Key takeaways
- The NFL fined Fred Warner $47,762 and $17,911 for hits on Chig Okonkwo.
- Fred Warner faces a one-game suspension if he commits two more defenseless-player hits.
- The San Francisco 49ers remain unbeaten at 6-0 this NFL season.
