Isaiah Likely and the New York Giants escaped Week 3 with an important victory over the Tennessee Titans. Likely didn’t escape without hearing from the NFL.
The league fined the Giants tight end $17,911 for unnecessary roughness stemming from a blindside block during New York’s 12-7 victory over Tennessee.
The NFL announced its Week 3 accountability decisions ahead of Sunday’s matchup between the Giants and Arizona Cardinals.
Likely’s punishment was one of the largest fines handed out following Week 3.
It also wasn’t the only punishment involving the Giants. Several New York players appeared on the NFL’s latest accountability report, making the victory over Tennessee considerably more expensive after the league completed its review.
NFL Fines Isaiah Likely $17,911
According to the NFL’s official accountability report, Likely’s violation occurred with 7:04 remaining in the second quarter. The league classified the play as unnecessary roughness for a blindside block.
That resulted in a $17,911 fine.
The NFL reviews every play from every game for potential violations, meaning discipline can be handed down even after the final whistle. Players who receive fines are informed of the violation, shown video of the play and told the amount of the punishment.
They also have the right to appeal.
Likely wasn’t the only Giants player disciplined following the win over Tennessee.
Rookie running back Cam Skattebo received a $7,073 fine for unnecessary roughness involving use of the helmet, while defensive tackle Shelby Harris was fined $11,941 for a facemask and Abdul Carter received an $11,941 fine for taunting. It turned an important Giants victory into a rather expensive afternoon for several players.
Likely And Giants Prepare For Cardinals
The punishment comes as Likely prepares for Sunday’s home game against Arizona. The former Baltimore Ravens tight end has quickly become a significant part of New York’s passing attack.
Likely caught eight passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the Giants’ season-opening victory over the Dallas Cowboys. His production slowed against Tennessee, when he caught two of five targets for 13 yards.
New York still found a way to win 12-7, improving to 2-1. The Giants now have an opportunity to improve to 3-1 when the Cardinals visit MetLife Stadium.
Likely will be available for that game. His Week 3 punishment is financial rather than a suspension, so it doesn’t affect his playing status Sunday.
It does, however, come with a significant price.
The NFL’s review of Week 3 resulted in 30 fines. Likely’s $17,911 punishment was one of them.
