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Jets, Patriots Awaiting Decision From NFL After Stefon Diggs Incident

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Nov 15, 2025 6:35 AM ET

Stefon Diggs played a pivotal role in the New England Patriots’ 27-14 win over the New York Jets on Thursday night. The All-Pro wide receiver caught nine passes from quarterback Drake Maye for a game-high 105 yards. Diggs did not score a touchdown on Thursday, but he was a key contributor in New England’s eighth straight victory.

Apart from his heroics against the Jets, Diggs was involved in a contentious incident in the second quarter of the game. Diggs took a big hit from New York cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr., which resulted in a 15-yard penalty in favor of the Patriots. The NFL will now review the incident to determine a potential punishment.

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) practices before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders.© Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Diggs is in his first season in Foxborough after signing with the Patriots in the offseason on a three-year, $69 million max deal. In 11 games played in 2025, the four-time Pro Bowler has registered 59 receptions for 659 yards and three touchdowns.

On Thursday against New York, Diggs was body slammed by Brownlee after the Pats star caught an eight-yard pass from Maye. The game officials immediately flagged Brownlee for unnecessary roughness and a 15-yard penalty.

Jarvis Brownlee Jr. with the KO on Stefon Diggs.

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According to the NFL rulebook, unnecessary roughness is defined as “unnecessary contact against a player who is in a defenseless posture.” The NFL Officiating Department will review this incident, which could result in a fine for Brownlee.

The decision will be announced in the NFL’s weekly gameday accountability update, which is published every Saturday. For context, there were several unnecessary roughness fines issued in Week 10. The penalties ranged from $6,062 for a facemask violation on Davis Allen of the Los Angeles Rams, to a massive $100,000 hip-drop tackle penalty for Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (multiple offenses).

It is also worth noting that Brownlee, who was with the Tennessee Titans earlier this season before being traded to the Jets, has already been fined this year. He was slapped with a $5,808 punishment for a facemask violation in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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