The Cincinnati Bengals got the win over the New England Patriots on Saturday and one play, in particular, started going viral after the game went final.
The Cincinnati defense returned a possible fumble to the endzone in what was later ruled not a fumble on the play in question. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones ran in pursuit of the Bengals ball-carrier, then slowed and threw his back into cornerback Eli Apple.
An illegal and possibly dirty play and based on the widespread reaction, it’s something Jones has made a habit of in the past. The Pats quarterback was also flagged for a personal foul late in the game.
Here’s a sampling of the reaction to the play and fallout ahead of if/when the league decides to take action.