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NFL fans aren’t cutting Joseph Ossai any slack
NFL fans are leaving harsh comments for a Cincinnati Bengals defensive end who made a crucial mistake Sunday. On the Kansas City Chiefs’ final drive, Joseph Ossai tackled already-injured quarterback Patrick Mahomes out of bounds. The Bengals were flagged for a late hit. The penalty put the Chiefs, which were on the cusp of a field goal, well within range.
A POTENTIALLY SEASON-ENDING, AFC TITLE-DECIDING LATE HIT, JOSEPH OSSAI WHAT ARE YOU DOING??? pic.twitter.com/Qvq6nsTbjj
— Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) January 30, 2023
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker drilled a 45-yard field goal on the next play to send Kansas City to the Super Bowl with a 23-20 win. Cameras showed the second-year defender visibly shaken on the sideline after the game.
I feel terribly for Joseph Ossai. Man is in tears on the sidelines. #nfl #nflplayoffs #AFCChampionshipGame pic.twitter.com/EVma7lXa3J
— Manny S. (@MMS0272) January 30, 2023
It was a bad mistake by Ossai, who had been playing well until the game-changing penalty. The hit was unnecessary at that point in the game. Because of Mahomes’ injury, Mahomes was no threat to try and gain extra yards Sunday; he was just trying to get out of bounds.
Fans react on Twitter
After the game, NFL fans took to social media to roast Ossai for the late hit. Some Bengals fans were over the top with anger. Others just had humorous takes. Here are the best takes of Ossai’s late-game penalty costing the Bengals.
The Bengals when they see Joseph Ossai in the locker room: pic.twitter.com/nt0jjhjnz1
— Brian Y (@byysports) January 30, 2023
Ossai literally pushed the Chiefs to victory. That boy needs to be cut, and put into the USFL.
— Phill (@_ulverPhillip) January 30, 2023
Joe Burrow when he finds Joseph Ossai in the locker room pic.twitter.com/EOvHpr72Wj
— Mark (@Mark601_) January 30, 2023
I feel so, so bad for Ossai. Yes, it was a late hit and had to be called, but he’s gonna feel that guilt forever – and the whole game isn’t on him. He played well. Big chiefs fan, but gutted for @joseph_ossai
— Wade Eyerly (@wadeeyerly) January 30, 2023
I kind of feel bad for Ossai and then I remember he makes 100 times a year than me, so I can't really feel bad for him messing up a job related duty. He wouldnt care if I messed up a presentation
— brian (@brianbuck13) January 30, 2023
I do not wanna be Joseph Ossai right now pic.twitter.com/tb1m5O0R9j
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod (@big_business_) January 30, 2023
Joe Burrow when Joseph Ossai tries to talk to him in the locker room pic.twitter.com/lCAFtgu8kC
— UNHINGED BROWNS FAN (@supwityoufamD4L) January 30, 2023
Joe Burrow when he sees Joseph Ossai in the locker room pic.twitter.com/GgYVTlsWem
— nahom (@nhmkhsy) January 30, 2023
Bengals when they see Joseph Ossai in the locker room pic.twitter.com/zq02rsV8yl
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) January 30, 2023
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