NFL announces fines for multiple Chiefs starters in Week 12 vs. Colts

The Kansas City Chiefs' thrilling overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12 was clutch for their postseason hopes. The highly contentious game featured many big plays and notable penalties that have caught the league operations' attention.

According to the gameday accountability update for Week 12, two Chiefs players were fined. Kingsley Suamataia was fined $8,108 for the blind-side hit during the fourth quarter on Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward. The penalty occurred while running back Brashard Smith was rushing the football up the field when Suamataia delivered the blind-side hit.

Appeals officers and former NFL players hear cases, such as those involving Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, and Jordy Nelson, who are jointly appointed and paid by the NFL/NFLPA.

Chiefs All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie was also hit with an $11,593 fine for a first-quarter facemask against the Colts' tight end Tyler Warren. The moment wasn't penalized during the game, but was still under evaluation by the league office.

The fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need, and to the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety, and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: NFL announces fines for multiple Chiefs starters in Week 12 vs. Colts