Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Joey Bosa addressed his fourth-quarter outburst that resulted in his second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty of the game and ultimately turned the momentum in favor of the Jacksonville Jaguars, saying Sunday that he likely expects a league fine.
At the end of the fourth quarter after the Jaguars fourth touchdown from Saturday’s game, Bosa apparently reacted to what he believed to be a missed penalty for a false start.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa reacts during the wild card playoff game against the Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
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As he approached the sidelines, Bosa tossed his helmet to the ground before doing so a second time after Chargers head coach Brandon Staley handed it back to him.
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The resulting unsportsmanlike penalty gave way to Jacksonville scoring a two-point conversion and cutting the score to 30-28.
Bosa declined to discuss the details of the helmet fiasco on Sunday, according to NFL Network, adding that he expects some fines for the outburst.
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«I really, really want to say some things. I need to be more responsible for my actions…it’s a heated game. It hurts out there. I’m playing with half a leg,» he said, according to the outlet. plug.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa speaks with NFL referee Shawn Smith during the wild card playoff game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville on January 14, 2023.
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Staley addressed Bosa’s frustrations throughout the game in his postgame press conference.
«I think he felt there was a lot of stuff that built up throughout the game and he tried to talk to the refs. But we can’t lose our composure like that. We need to make sure we stay on the high sides.» and we can’t hurt the team like that.»
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Bosa’s first unsportsmanlike penalty came in the third quarter when he appeared to exchange words with one of the referees.
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans on January 7, 2023 in Jacksonville.
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The Jaguars advanced to the divisional round after completing the third-largest comeback in NFL playoff history with a 31-30 victory.