FOXBOROUGH — The chippy play between the Patriots and Bengals last Sunday has proven costly for some involved, as the NFL handed down several fines Friday.

On the Patriots side, running back LeGarrette Blount, wide receiver Julian Edelman, and tight end Rob Gronkowski were each fined $9,115. The amount is determined by a formula agreed upon as part of the collective bargaining agreement.

Blount was fined for unnecessary roughness after he shoved Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who stomped on Blount’s leg after Blount scored a touchdown. Blount also seemed to grab safety Shawn Williams by the facemask in the process.

Blount had a bandage on his right leg in the locker room this week, but avoided injury during the incident. He declined to speak with the media this week, saying he would be available after the game Sunday.

Burfict already had been fined $75,000 but not suspended, despite a long history of dangerous play.

Edelman’s fine was over a facemask penalty and Gronkowski’s was for taunting.

Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick was fined $9,115 for unnecessary roughness.

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Malcolm Butler’s first career NFL start came last year, in Week 1 against the Steelers. Still glowing with Super Bowl glory, Butler was smacked with one of the toughest challenges a defensive back can get: Antonio Brown.

It was a tough initiation, as Butler allowed Brown eight catches on nine targets for 124 yards and a touchdown. He learned from it, however, and was ultimately a Pro Bowler in 2015.

Whether or not he gets another shot at Brown on Sunday, Bill Belichick said Butler is a different player now than he was then.

“Absolutely, yeah, a year and a half later,’’ said Belichick. “He’s gained a lot of experience. He’s done a lot of different things since then. At times we’ve matched, at times we haven’t matched, at times he’s played inside in some sub situations, most of the time he plays outside but not exclusively.

“We have zone calls, man calls. He’s learned a lot and improved a lot in all of those areas. He’s come a long way in the last year and a half.’’

Last week against the Bengals, Butler allowed a touchdown to Brandon LaFell but was otherwise excellent. Even with improvement, however, Brown would still represent a difficult challenge.

“He can do it all, even the tall receivers, he can do that, too,’’ said Butler. “Catch and run, break tackles, he can do it all.’’

Even so, the third-year pro would like to give it a shot.

“Of course, I’m a competitor,’’ Butler said. “All the best of the best want to challenge the best of the best. I’m not saying I’m there yet or bragging or anything, it’s just that everyone wants to go out there and compete and show that they can do it against any kind of player.’’

Injury report

The Patriots’ streak of perfect attendance at practice ended Friday, when running back Brandon Bolden missed the shirts-and-shells session.

Bolden is questionable for Sunday’s game; he has not played since injuring his knee in Week 4.

Eight other Patriots are also questionable and were limited in practice Friday: Edelman (foot), tight end Martellus Bennett (ankle), linebacker Jamie Collins (hip), defensive lineman Woodrow Hamilton (shoulder), linebacker Shea McClellin (concussion), wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (hamstring), linebacker Elandon Roberts (ankle), and defensive lineman Vincent Valentine (back).

The three Patriots on the PUP list — guard Tre’ Jackson, running back Dion Lewis, and tackle Sebastian Vollmer — did not practice. Jackson came to the practice field but departed after warm-ups and before drills began.

Nora Princiotti can be reached at nora.princiotti@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter at @NoraPrinciotti.