What happened: Atlanta Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews was fined $11,941 by the NFL for an unnecessary roughness penalty. The facemask infraction occurred during the second quarter of Atlanta's Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers.

Why it matters: The financial penalty serves as the league's standard disciplinary response for an in-game facemask violation. The NFL routinely reviews game tape and hands down fines the week following the infractions to enforce on-field safety rules.

What to watch: Matthews and the Falcons will proceed with their regular-season schedule.