The Philadelphia Eagles are running all over the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game on Sunday, with a trip to the Super Bowl just minutes away. With the Eagles up 55-23 in the fourth quarter,
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu took a hit to his wallet for his play in the Divisional Round. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was fined by the NFL for two plays in the Divisional Round win over the Detroit Lions.
Frankie Luvu isn’t backing down from the way he plays the game. The Washington Commanders linebacker, who will be at Lincon Financial Field with
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was not called for a roughing the passer penalty during last week's divisional playoff game versus the Detroit Lions that would have nullified a pick 6. However, the NFL announced a $16,883 fine for Luvu on Saturday, saying he was being punished for a "blow to the head/neck."
Washington Commanders' linebacker Frankie Luvu takes advantage of miscommunication from the Philadelphia Eagles with a 9-yard sack of Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts.
The Eagles' tush push has been a nearly unstoppable play. The Commanders deployed a unique tactic to try to stop it in the NFC title game.
Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu laid a big shot on Lions quarterback Jared Goff during Washington’s pick-six in the Divisional Playoff last Saturday. Luvu got into Goff’s facemask and led with the helmet. No penalty was called on the play. Even FOX’s NFL rules expert Mike Pereira agreed the hit should have been a penalty.
The bold play required perfect timing, and that's where Luvu failed. He timed the jump too early on three consecutive plays, earning three encroachment penalties and moving the ball a few inches closer to the goal line with each flag. After the third penalty, officials had enough.
The Washington defender is best remembered by Eagles' fans for being the player that knocked out Jalen Hurts when the teams met last month at Northwest Stadium.
The Washington Commanders will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game in a matter of hours, but linebacker Frankie Luvu has been hit with two fines