Watt fined for ‘hit’ on Atlanta's Ryan taken at Rooney Complex (Steelers)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (7) and Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (91) discuss a roughing the passer penalty called Sunday. -- MATT SUNDAY / DKPS

Mike Tomlin was fined $25,000 earlier this week by the NFL for complaining about a roughing the passer penalty drawn by linebacker T.J. Watt for grazing the leg of Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan last Sunday.

Now, Watt also has received a fine for the play in the Steelers' 41-17 victory.

The league fined Watt just over $20,000 for a "forcible" blow to the knee of Ryan for this play:

Watt, who is tied for the league lead with six sacks, including three against the Falcons, plans to appeal the fine.

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