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NFL fines 49ers star Christian McCaffrey $23K for helmet use

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated Oct 4, 2025 4:26 PM ET

Tom Pelissero reports that the NFL has fined San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey $23,186 for lowering his helmet during a tackle attempt against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd. The incident occurred on September 28, after Lloyd intercepted a pass in the Week 4 matchup at Levi's Stadium.

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This is a new one: The NFL fined #49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey $23,186 for use of the helmet on this attempted **tackle** of #Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd last week. pic.twitter.com/vzwHBfa4EG— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 4, 2025

The Jaguars defeated the 49ers 26-21, handing San Francisco its only loss of the season. Since then, the 49ers bounced back with an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, improving their record to 4-1 and sitting atop the NFC West.

Through five games, McCaffrey has totaled 669 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns. Still, the All-Pro running back is searching for his first rushing touchdown of the 2025 season.

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