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Commanders' Frankie Luvu Fined by NFL for Hit on Lions' Jared Goff During Pick-6

Jack MurrayJanuary 25, 2025

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Linebacker Frankie Luvu #4 of the Washington Commanders recovers a fumble during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions, at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
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Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu took a hit to his wallet for his play in the Divisional Round.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that Luvu was fined $16,883 for his block on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff during the Commanders 45-31 victory.

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The NFL fined <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Commanders</a> LB Frankie Luvu $16,883 for roughing the passer (blow to the head/neck) — his block on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lions</a> QB Jared Goff that aided a pick-six return. <br><br>No flag was thrown on what ended up being a pivotal play in Washington's upset win.<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/o6RhfiS6kb">pic.twitter.com/o6RhfiS6kb</a>

The infraction occurred on a interception that was returned for a touchdown.

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PICK FREAKIN' 6<br><br>📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WASvsDET?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WASvsDET</a> FOX <a href="https://t.co/K8PTcDMpVC">pic.twitter.com/K8PTcDMpVC</a>

Pelissero reported that Luvu was also fined $16,883 for a hip drop tackle on Jahmyr Gibbs, bringing his total to $33,766.

Luvu finished the game with nine tackles and a fumble recovery. In the regular season, Luvu registered 99 tackles, eight sacks and an interception.

No flag was thrown on the hit to Goff but it gave the Commanders a 24-14 lead late in the first half and set the tone for a second half that featured two additional interceptions from Goff in the upset win for Washington. Goff also did miss the team's next drive.

While the hits and corresponding fines impacted his game check, Luvu and the Commanders will look to capitalize on the momentum and attempt to upset the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship.