ESPN.com · Dec 26, 2022
Patriots QB Mac Jones explains low hit on Bengals' Eli Apple
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones responded to Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple calling him out for what he felt was a dirty play in Saturday's game, saying there were no bad intentions.
The NFL is reviewing the play, per a source, which is standard operating procedure in every game as part of its on-field code of conduct for all players. Those who are deemed to be in violation are subject to financial fines.
The play that raised Apple's ire came with 6:18 remaining in the fourth quarter, on second-and-11 from the Bengals' 30-yard line, when Jones underhanded an incomplete pass while in the grasp of Bengals safety Vonn Bell.
