The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 22-10 to open the 2024 regular season. However, a fight that broke out late in the fourth quarter was the lasting memory of the heated divisional matchup.
With 3:40 to go in regulation, Chargers running back Gus Edwards was stuffed by the Raiders defense attempting to convert a two-point conversion.
The play spilled into the back of the end zone as Chargers receiver Josh Palmer tried to block Raiders safety Marcus Epps, leading to Raiders cornerback Jack Jones stepping in to defend his fellow defensive back.
From there, multiple scuffles broke out before the officiating crew took control of the situation.
After reviewing the tape, the NFL stepped in on Saturday with punishments for those involved in Week 1.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 14, 2024The NFL fined #Chargers WR Josh Palmer $11,255 and #Raiders CB Jack Jones $5,472 and for their roles in a fight last week. Both were ejected.
Maxx Crosby ($11,255) and Marcus Epps ($11,817) were also fined for their roles in the melee. pic.twitter.com/6SiIs6oKEu
According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero on September 14, five players were fined as a result of their on-field actions.
"The NFL fined #Chargers WR Josh Palmer $11,255 and #Raiders CB Jack Jones $5,472 and for their roles in a fight last week," Pelissero wrote on X. "Both were ejected. Maxx Crosby ($11,255) and Marcus Epps ($11,817) were also fined for their roles in the melee."
Pelissero added that Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins was also fined $11,255, the same as Crosby and Palmer.
This week, the Chargers (1-0) travel to Carolina to take on the struggling Panthers (0-1), while the Raiders (0-1) hit the road to take on the Baltimore Ravens (0-1). Both games kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday.
