Detroit Lions wideout Jameson Williams is facing additional fallout after a high-profile moment in the Lions’ Sunday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 16. The game itself wasn’t especially electric, but Williams delivered one of the night’s rare highlights — and a headache for Detroit.

Midway through the second quarter, Jared Goff connected with Williams on a play that showcased the receiver’s blazing speed. Williams snagged the pass and sprinted roughly 40 yards into the end zone, finishing off a quick three-play, 74-yard drive. But the celebration that followed caused just as much commotion as the touchdown.

Channeling Antonio Brown, Williams leapt onto the stanchion after scoring, drawing an immediate flag. As Football Forever pointed out, the NFL doesn’t look kindly on over-the-top celebrations, and Detroit was hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty. That penalty had real consequences: the Lions’ extra-point attempt, now pushed back into windy conditions at Lincoln Financial Field, resulted in kicker Jake Bates missing wide right.

And now the league has added a financial punishment. Each Saturday, the NFL releases its disciplinary decisions for the prior week’s games, part of an established system meant to uphold player safety and competitive fairness. This week, Williams received a fine of $14,491 for “use of a prop” and “unsportsmanlike conduct.” Suspension was never realistically on the table, but the fine makes his celebration even more costly.

There is at least one silver lining: the NFL directs all fine revenue to charitable initiatives. The money will be split between the Professional Athletes Foundation, which aids former players in need, and the NFL Foundation, which supports health, safety, wellness programs, and youth football across the country.

With the discipline behind him, Williams now turns his attention to Detroit’s upcoming November 23rd game against the New York Giants, a team hampered by injuries to several key players. On paper, the matchup should favor the Lions, but as always in the NFL, no outcome is guaranteed.

Heading into Week 12, league analysts have warned that Detroit’s up-and-down performances are a potential red flag. Still, with both their offense and defense ranking among the league’s top units, insiders believe Dan Campbell is well-positioned to steady the team and capitalize as the season moves into its final stretch.