Phillips was hit with a lower fine of $6,722 for his "unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet)." He was the only Bills player penalized by the officials for the second-quarter incident. Bills linebacker Matt Milano received a $11,255 fine for a separate "unnecessary roughness (facemask)" late in the fourth quarter.

The tight end’s older brother Jason retired after playing 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles last year. Before Travis entered training camp in June 2024, Jason suggested that this would be the time when his younger brother would figure out when to retire.