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Tthe Cincinnati Bengals defeated the New England Patriots, 22-18, at Gillette Stadium on Christmas Eve. After the win, Bengals cornerback Eli Apple referred to as out Patriots quarterback Mac Jones for what he felt was a “soiled play.”
Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt was racing to the top zone off a fumble restoration, with members of each groups chasing behind him. As Apple went to assist clear the trail for Pratt and following him to the top zone, Jones intercepted, showing to fall into the legs of Apple.
Jones took down Apple, who hit the bottom on the play. Here is a take a look at what occurred within the fourth quarter:
When requested concerning the play and whether or not he noticed what Jones did, Apple mentioned (by way of NESN.com), “Of course I did [notice it]. He tripped me.”
He additionally accused him of doing it earlier than this, explaining, “I assumed it was a grimy play. He’s accomplished that earlier than, I’ve seen it.”
The landing was referred to as again, because the officers dominated it an incomplete cross against a fumble.
The Patriots offense has struggled all season, and the Bengals sport was no exception, with a lower than mediocre run sport and one other shut loss. New England stands at 7-8 and continues to be preventing for a playoff spot. It has two robust divisional video games left within the common season, with the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills up subsequent.
