Four Jaguars Fined After 42-7 Win Over Colts
The NFL levied fines on four Jacksonville players for helmet use, a blindside block, a face mask penalty and taunting.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 42-7, and the NFL subsequently fined four Jaguars players. Linebacker Branson Combs, linebacker Dennis Gardeck, defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro and tight end Brenton Strange were each penalized.
Why it matters
The fines reflect the league's published schedule for on-field conduct, which is designed to reduce unnecessary risk and promote sportsmanship. Jacksonville fans following the team will see how these penalties affect the roster's discipline going forward.
The fines were $5,583 for Branson Combs (helmet use), $9,722 for Dennis Gardeck (blindside block), $11,941 for Ruke Orhorhoro (face mask) and $11,941 for Brenton Strange (taunting). Only Orhorhoro drew a flag during the game, and it is not stated whether an appeal has been filed.
The players
Jacksonville Jaguars
An NFL franchise based in Jacksonville, Florida, competing in the American Football Conference South division.
Indianapolis Colts
An NFL franchise based in Indianapolis, Indiana, competing in the American Football Conference South division.
National Football League
The professional American football league that sets player conduct rules and assesses the fines on players.
The details
The league sent each player a letter with a video of the play, the reason for the fine and the amount. Players have the right to appeal the penalties under the league's process.
Timeline
- Sunday: Jaguars defeat Colts 42-7 and the fined plays occur.
- Fines are issued to the four players following the game.
Season Trajectory
The NFL's published fine schedule sets the penalty amounts that these four Jaguars players now owe, applying the league's existing conduct standards to a single win. The fines do not alter the standings or the season's competitive outlook.
Each fine is a direct cost to the player, and the amounts show how the league prices different categories of violations. Fans tracking the roster should note the four players, since discipline and availability can matter in close games.
The takeaway
The fine amounts make clear that the NFL prices helmet use, blindside blocks, face mask penalties and taunting differently. Players who want to understand specific violations can compare the penalty against the league's published schedule.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Jacksonville football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Jaguars Wire.
