Bengals and more rip Patriots’ Mac Jones for cheap shot on Eli Apple

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.