NFL Announces Punishment Decision on Baker Mayfield Incident

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NFL Announces Punishment Decision on Baker Mayfield Incident

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Nov 22, 2025 8:47 PM ET

Joey Bosa is currently playing in his first season with the Buffalo Bills, looking to compete for a Super Bowl under head coach Sean McDermott.

Bosa previously played with the Los Angeles Chargers where they struggled to find postseason success, but with Josh Allen leading the way, his time in Buffalo could be very different.

The Bills came into the season with Super Bowl titles hopes, and while they've been streaky, they have shown splashes of elite football.

While they're coming off a Week 12 loss to the Houston Texans on "Thursday Night Football," recent news turns back the clock to Week 11 when the Bills faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Bosa was fined $17,389 for an illegal hit on Baker Mayfield (h/t KPRC's Aaron Wilson).

#Bills Joey Bosa fined $17,389 for illegal hit on quarterback for contact to the knee area or below
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 22, 2025

Joey Bosa wound up finishing the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with his first game with the Buffalo Bills with no tackles.

So far this season, Bosa has posted four forced fumbles and four sacks in his first season with the Bills. Bosa has brought a spark to the defense, forcing several turnovers in favor of Buffalo.

Baker Mayfield finished the matchup against the Buffalo Bills with one touchdown, one interception and 173 yards, completing 57.1% of his pass attempts.

Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa on the field during an NFL gameDale Zanine-Imagn Images

Joey Bosa will now be forced to pay the fine after the league office issued their final response. He may have a case to appeal the cause, but the hit on Baker Mayfield was in question during the game.

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

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