Packers coach Matt LaFleur fined the Vikings $14,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the NFL fined Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur $14,069 after he was accused of unsportsmanlike conduct late in the first half of his team's 31-29 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5 had been punished.

LaFleur said officials told him he was “too demonstrative” when he tried to call a timeout after receiver Romeo Doubs caught a catch at the 1-yard line with less than 30 seconds left in the first half.

One play after the penalty, Jordan Love threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed, helping to erase the immediate impact of the violation. This score reduced the Vikings' lead to 28-7 at halftime.

Replays showed LaFleur attempting to call a timeout from the sideline. When he didn't get one, he jumped up and down and yelled at the officers. Only then was the flag raised – unsportsmanlike conduct, 15 yards.

The NFL fined him #Packer According to sources, coach Matt LaFleur was paid $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct last week.

CBS showed LaFleur repeatedly attempting to call a timeout before entering the field. The officers reported him and now he is also being fined.

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— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 5, 2024

LaFleur and the Packers face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.