What happened: The NFL fined New England Patriots safety Mike Brown $6,750 for a facemask penalty committed during last Sunday's victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, per Mike Reiss. Officials flagged Brown on a third-quarter special teams play.

Why it matters: Special teams discipline remains a focus for New England as depth defensive backs rotate through kicking units. Patriots previously elevated Mike Brown from the practice squad earlier this season to bolster special teams and secondary coverage.

What to watch: New England prepares for Sunday's regular-season matchup after elevating safety Elliott Davison from the practice squad for Week 7.