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Detroit Lions players fined following Week 7 game against Packers

The NFL has issued fines to several players following the Week 7 matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers. Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was fined $23,882 for use of the helmet during a hit on Packers tight end Tucker Kraft. Additionally, Lions player Derrick Barnes received an $11,941 fine for a late hit. Both infractions were categorized under unnecessary roughness.

On the Green Bay side, cornerback Brandon Cisse was fined for taunting. Packers safety Xavier McKinney was also fined $25,000 following postgame criticisms regarding the officiating crew's performance during the game.

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