The NFL takes significant action against the Patriots quarterback

Mac Jones, quarterback for the New England Patriots, is being looked into by the NFL for a possible illegal hit against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple.The contentious

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tackle occurred during the Bengals' 22-18 victory over the Patriots on Saturday with 6:17 remaining in the fourth quarter.Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported, "Per a source

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with knowledge of the matter, the league will review for potentially punishing the hit to Apple's lower legs on Monday, Tuesday at the latest." "A suspension is one of the

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possible sanctions, but at this time it is thought to be quite unlikely."After defeating Jones, Apple reportedly sent him a scathing note.Obviously, I did (notice it).

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Apple said, "He tripped me," following Cincinnati's Christmas Eve victory, according to NESN.com. Personally, I viewed it as a shady move. Yes, he's been there,

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done that. Yes, I've seen it.Apple didn't specify what other incidents he was referring to.“Yeah, well, they’re going home now.”

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Against the Bengals, Jones completed 21 of his 33 pass attempts. With two touchdowns, 240 yards, and no interceptions, that was successful.On New Year's Day,

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Jones and the Patriots will host the Miami Dolphins in an AFC East game. The Dolphins are 3.5-point favourites over the Patriots, according to oddsmakers.

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