NFL fines Steelers star for uncalled personal foul penalty on Sam Darnold

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For the second week in a row, no Seattle Seahawks players were fined for game infractions (whether called or uncalled). Sam Darnold’s first touchdown pass as Seahawks quarterback, however, should’ve had a flag thrown at the time and did cost a Pittsburgh Steelers star some money.

Veteran linebacker Patrick Queen was fined $17,389 for a blow to the head/neck area on Darnold’s pass to rookie receiver Tory Horton. It looked pretty clear watching on the television broadcast that Darnold was hit up top and illegally so, but there was no flag thrown. Horton’s touchdown would’ve led to a declined penalty, but it should’ve been roughing the passer.

It’s one hell of a strike by Darnold with pressure in his face, but I suppose he’s used to not getting calls in his favor no matter what uniform he’s wearing. This was otherwise a cleanly played game with few penalties on either team, so it’s not a surprise that the NFL didn’t find much objectionable in the Seahawks vs. Steelers game.

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