The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens $26,085 on Saturday, the largest penalty of Week 11 , for unsportsmanlike conduct after a use-of-prop violation during his Monday night touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders. The infraction resulted from Pickens jumping onto and hugging the goalpost after his 37-yard touchdown reception from Dak Prescott, a play that extended Dallas’ lead to 24–6 late in the second quarter of the Cowboys’ 33–16 win on Monday .

The league determines fine amounts based partly on a player’s disciplinary history, and Pickens’ penalty was significantly higher than the $14,491 issued to Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams for the same celebration one night earlier. According to the league, the difference is due to Pickens committing his fif

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