Funviralpark A controversial play put Mac Jones in the spotlight of the NFL.
The Patriots quarterback will be assessed by the league for a potential low hit to Bengals cornerback Eli Apple during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game at Gillette Stadium, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said. Tom Pelissero reported on Monday. Rapoport added that the suspension was not considered.
Jones’ rating is subject to the NFL’s regular weekly penalty timetable, so a decision is likely not made until the weekend.
The play occurred in the fourth quarter of a 10-point game between the Bengals and the Patriots, when a Bengals safety bomber appeared to force a Jones fumble. Linebacker Jermaine Pratt scooped up a live ball and sprinted in the opposite direction for a touchdown on the decisive fumble return. After chasing him in vain, Jones turned his head back and dove toward the feet of Apple, who was chasing Pratt as the linebacker approached the end zone.
Apple later told reporters it believed Jones had “played dirty”.
“He’s done it before and I’ve seen it,” Apple said.
The play was ultimately ruled an incomplete pass, negating Pratt’s return and ultimately the Bengals winning 22–18.
During Jones’ rookie season, after a Panthers edge rusher strip-sucked Jones, the quarterback grabbed Brian Burns’ leg and pulled Burns’ ankle. exacerbated the injuries of In the aftermath, Burns condemned Jones’ conduct and hoped his fellow NFL defensives would put an end to “happy hunting.”
Wait for the NFL to decide if Jones deserves to be fined.
