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NFL Announces Punishment for Lions WR Jameson Williams

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Parker Johnson | Last updated Nov 22, 2025 5:48 PM ET

The Detroit Lions came close to pulling off a road win against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday night, but lost the game 16-9.

Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams scored his team's only touchdown of the game, but the way he celebrated ended up changing the course of the game — and left him vulnerable to punishment from the NFL after the fact.

Trailing 6-0 in the second quarter, Williams tied the game by catching a 40-yard touchdown pass from Lions quarterback Jared Goff. He immediately ran to the back of the end zone and jumped on the goal post, a touchdown celebration that was flagged for a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrates a touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles.© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The penalty was enforced on the point after try, which kicker Jake Bates failed to convert from 48 yards away. The score remained 6-6 and the Eagles capitalized on the swing in momentum, putting together a 10-play drive that ended in a Jalen Hurts rushing touchdown to put Philadelphia ahead 13-6 at halftime.

Besides being costly in the game sequence, Williams' decision cost him some cash. On Saturday, the NFL announced that Williams was fined $14,491 for use of a prop, in reference to jumping on the goal post.

Jameson Williams got penalized for this TD celebration.

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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 17, 2025

Williams said he did not know his action would be flagged, but that he apologized to his teammates and coaches afterward.

"They told me it wasn't my fault, but I felt like it as my fault in the moment," Williams said. "We've just got to make plays and be smarter."

Jameson Williams admits to not knowing TD
Celebration was a penalty
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— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) November 20, 2025

Williams has racked up several fines in the past. This was his second of the 2025 season, following a $11,593 punishment for taunting in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. Williams was fined four times for $70,346 during the 2024 season, including twice for touchdown celebrations.

On-field, safety-related decisions are released by the league on its gameday accountability page each week. Per NFL guidelines, players are notified of violations and may appeal any ruling. The fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation.

Williams and the Lions will look to bounce back against the New York Giants at home on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Four days later, they will host the Packers for their traditional Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field at 1 p.m. Both games will air on FOX.

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

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