ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The NFL on Saturday afternoon announced fines for two players following the Buffalo Bills ' prime-time loss in Week 5.

The plays connected to those fines happened only 11 seconds apart during the fourth quarter of Buffalo's 23-20 loss. Both of the fines went against players in the New England locker room.

The first play happened with 11 minutes, 18 seconds to play when Patriots defensive lineman Cory Durden hit Bills quarterback Josh Allen and was flagged for roughing the passer. Officially, Durden's $5,722 unnecessary roughness fine is for a blow to the head and neck.

On the very next play, Patriots defensive tackle Joshua Farmer was flagged for unnecessary roughness following a James Cook run for a loss. His $5,591 fine unnecessary roughness was for a late hit.

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