NFL fines Kris Boyd for throwing helmet, viral confrontation with Texans coach

Before Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round matchup in Kansas City got underway, Houston Texans defensive back Kris Boyd was going viral. Following the opening kickoff, Boyd threw his helmet and got into a confrontation with one of his coaches, special teams coordinator Frank Ross.

Boyd is now literally paying the price for the moment. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the NFL is fining Boyd just over $8,000 for the altercation.

“The NFL fined #Texans CB Kris Boyd $8,056 for unsportsmanlike conduct — throwing his helmet after the opening kickoff, leading to a sideline confrontation with special teams coordinator Frank Ross in last week’s playoff loss at Kansas City,” Pelissero said via X.

Boyd did not play too much for Houston this season, spending most of his time on the special teams unit. When the Texans were resting players in Week 18, Boyd did get some run at defensive back but returned to his role in the playoffs.

He recorded 21 special team snaps against Kansas City, being 81% of the overall snaps. Two tackles were recorded too — both improvements from the Wild Card matchup against Los Angeles.

But the moment everyone will remember is Boyd throwing his helmet and shoving an assistant coach after the opening kick. It will likely live in Boyd’s memory too after handing over a good chunk of cash for the incident.

Houston Texans duo avoid fines after hitting Patrick Mahomes

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, neither Will Anderson nor Henry To’oTo’o will be fined for hits they put on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. They were flagged for 15-yard penalties, being a huge talking point heading into the AFC Championship game. But after review, the NFL determined not to fine the two Houston Texan defenders.

“The NFL didn’t fine #Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. or LB Henry To’oTo’o for their hits on Patrick Mahomes that yielded controversial penalties in last week’s playoff game,” Pelissero said via X. “That isn’t an admission of an officiating error. But neither play rose to the level of a fine.”

Anderson and To’oTo’o hit Mahomes at the same time right as the Kansas City quarterback was sliding down after a run. Social media began to respond with some anger, believing Mahomes was getting favorable treatment from the officials.