What happened: The NFL issued six fines for "major" Week 3 infractions, with Azeez Al-Shaair, Jamal Hill, Kam Curl and Isaiah Likely among the players listed. Al-Shaair and Curl were each fined $17,911, while Hill was docked $5,972 for an illegal blindside block. Al-Shaair's penalty stemmed from a hit on Josh Downs that drew a defenseless-player fine.

Why it matters: Al-Shaair's case carried the most weight because his $17,911 fine for the hit on Downs had raised suspension questions before the league settled on monetary discipline. Houston also had Hill fined in the same review, leaving the Texans with two players on the week's discipline sheet and no game ban attached to either case.

What to watch: Any further league explanation would sharpen how repeat-offender cases are being handled this season. Houston's Week 4 availability report will show whether the discipline stays a financial matter only.