The NFL elected to hand out a $28,075 fine on Carolina Panthers safety Tre Boston for his Week 8 hit on San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero:


With the Niners up 7-3 towards the end of the first quarter, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo evaded pressure from the Panthers to hit Kittle over the middle for a 29-yard gain. Boston, who was playing the single high and shaded over to the strong side, came across the field and put a huge hit on the Pro Bowl tight end, getting himself flagged for 15 yards in the process:


Kittle held onto the ball, however, and San Francisco would find the end zone after a 19-yard run by running back Tevin Coleman. The 49ers would eventually win the game 51-13.

Boston's hit didn't look particularly malicious. But there was a clear helmet-to-helmet hit, which is almost always going to draw a flag and, in many cases, a fine. So far this season, Boston has been hit with only two penalties.

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