One two-point conversion in a decided game cost six players a combined five figures, but the NFL’s final verdict suggests one sideline paid a much steeper price than the other.

There were no suspensions despite three ejections on December 20 at Northwest Stadium. The NFL chose fines only, with all six penalties falling under the categories of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct. Nick Sirianni’s side seemed to have been let off easy, as four of these penalties were for Commanders players, and two were awarded to one Eagles player.

Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen received fines under both categories. He appeared to strike rookie Mike Sainristil before striding back in and taking a swing at Quan Martin. Meanwhile, the heaviest blow landed on the other side.

Commanders defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw took the biggest hit with a $20,288 fine. His fine came after he took a swing at Steen. This wasn’t his first unsportsmanlike conduct fine this season, with him having to shell out $28,555 in Week 10 for contact with an official.

Will Harris attempted to aid his teammate by catching Steen’s facemask and received a fine of $11,593 for his troubles.

Quan Martin’s part in the brawl saw him fined $11,572 for striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing. It was his second unnecessary roughness penalty this season, coming eight weeks after his hit on a defenseless player against the Chiefs.

Finally, Sainristil, who caught the punch from Steen, landed one of his own on the offensive lineman. Like his defensive colleague Martin, he, too, was fined for striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing.

It all began with 4:26 left in the fourth quarter after Saquon Barkley rushed to the end zone for a two-point conversion to make it 29-10. The decision not to go for a field goal despite leading by 17 with just over four minutes left may have flipped the switch.

The Commanders took it personally, as may have a few of their fans, as it could have been seen as the Eagles running up the score. Eagles’ fans may have been delighted at the prospect of humiliating an NFC East rival in a divisional game, but Sirianni’s decision showcased that he wanted to leave nothing to chance.

“We did the math and said, ‘We wanted to be able to make sure we were up 19′,” said Sirianni. “They could only tie you with a field goal and two touchdowns with a two-point conversion, so we were already up three scores.”

The decision may see NFC rivals interpret this as Sirianni being tentative about his defense not being able to prevent two touchdowns, two two-point conversions, and a field goal with just over four minutes left. However, it could have been him allowing his players the opportunity to practice a two-point conversion with no score pressure.

Tyler Steen is relieved to be able to play against the Bills

Steen opened up about how fast things spiraled. No trash talk stuck with him. Not even a single spark.

“Nobody really said anything specific, at least not that I remember. I just remember after the play, there was a lot of commotion, and things escalated pretty quickly and then got out of hand.”

The offensive lineman had zero doubts about an imminent fine, with him getting to know the amount on Saturday. The money aside, his biggest relief came as he learned he would be able to take to the gridiron at Highmark.

“I was definitely relieved and excited that I’m going to be able to go out there and play Sunday (at Buffalo).”

The Bills game on the road can allow the Eagles to try to snatch the second seed in the NFC, should other results go their way. However, the final league game at Lincoln Financial Field will be exciting.

The Commanders will be keen to close on a high and pay back the Eagles for Week 16.