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NFL to Decide on Fine for Rams' Tyler Davis After Brock Purdy's Injury Hit
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Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers looked to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 campaign, one that ended in a Divisional Round loss to Sam Darnold and eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks . And on Thursday, the 49ers opened the 2026 NFL season with a matchup against Matthew Stafford and NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
With 1:24 remaining in the first half of the 49ers vs. Rams matchup, San Francisco found themselves up 10-7 with the ball. On 2nd-and-3, Purdy attempted a pass short over the middle to wide receiver Deebo Samuel , but it fell incomplete.
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However, as the former Iowa State quarterback released the ball, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Tyler Davis delivered a big helmet-to-helmet hit on Purdy, while linebacker Byron Young brought him down from behind.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) warms up before an NFL game.Kevin Ng - Imagn Images
Sure enough, the officials called an unnecessary roughness on Davis for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Purdy, resulting in a 49ers first down. But that isn't the only penalty Davis will receive from the play, as the NFL will likely be handing the Rams defender a fine as well.
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The NFL reviews every game for potential fines throughout the season. And, typically, players can be fined up to $23,882 for a first "impermissible use of the helmet/launching" offense, which can increase to $47,762 upon a second violation.
The only Rams player to receive a fine during the preseason was linebacker Darryl Peterson III, who was charged $4,935 for a horse collar tackle against the Kansas City Chiefs . No 49ers players received a fine during the preseason.
In 2025, Los Angeles players received 12 different fine s for a total of $132,095, compared to San Francisco's 13 for $151,709.
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Up next for Purdy and the 49ers, a Week 2 matchup with the Miami Dolphins , while the Rams host the New York Giants .
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Sep 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
