The NFL announced Saturday that it has fined San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams $11,817 for hitting Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook in the head last Sunday in the 49ers’ 28-18 loss to the Chiefs. Williams was understandably frustrated with his team’s sloppy play against the team to whom the 49ers lost the Super Bowl in February. But it was Cook’s actions that sent the future Hall of Fame tackle over the edge.

Williams was on the ground after a play when Cook decided to take a cheap shot and hit Williams in the head. Williams, in turn, responded by punching Cook in the head. The 49ers’ star tackle was immediately removed from the game. Cook was not ejected.

Cook was fined just $8,442.64 for his part in the altercation. 49ers fans will no doubt be confused by Cook receiving fewer penalties than Williams, even though Cook initiated the action. The fine imposed on Williams is consistent with the NFL’s fines for hitting, kicking or kneeing. Why Cook was fined more than $3,000 less for doing the same thing is unknown.

Sunday’s game between the 49ers and Chiefs got a little tricky in the second half. CB Deommodore Lenoir was also fined $11,817 for his unnecessary roughness penalty. Kansas City WR Skyy Moore was fined $9,356.83 for his actions on the same play for which Lenoir was fined.

San Francisco is currently 3-4 and will host the 3-3 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. This game is considered a must-win for the 49ers and Cowboys, who have struggled.

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