Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner has accused Patriots quarterback Mac Jones of a questionable move during today"s game. After the Patriots secured a victory against the Jets, Gardner alleged that Jones struck him in a sensitive area following a quarterback sneak late in the game.
Sauce Gardner says he had to ice up after Mac Jones' hit:
"He's trying to stop me from having kids in the future" 😭 pic.twitter.com/B1WvKk1UVI
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) September 24, 2023
Gardner explained, “He and I got tackled, [and] he reached his hand up to try to like, get me to help him up, and I just like, moved his hand out of the way." Gardner recounted the incident, stating that while Jones was extending a “Good job" greeting, he unexpectedly struck him in a private area. Gardner noted his surprise, saying, “I definitely wasn’t expecting that. First time for everything, I guess."
This video surfaced earlier of Sauce Gardner shoving #Patriots QB Mac Jones after the play…
If Mac Jones did indeed hit Sauce Gardner in his "private parts" then this reaction makes sense.pic.twitter.com/zY5kD1FJDO
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 24, 2023
After the Patriots narrowly won 15-10 at MetLife Stadium, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner expressed his strong displeasure with Patriots quarterback Mac Jones. Gardner"s accusation became clear after a QB sneak play during the Pats-Jets matchup. Jones attempted to convert a third-and-1 at the New York 45 with a sneak up the middle but was met with resistance from the Jets" defense.
Jones persisted even after the whistle, prompting Jets defenders, including Gardner, to engage. A heated exchange followed, and Jones ended up being tackled by C.J. Mosley. The game proceeded from there.
Mac Jones is a dirty player – Compilation video from 4 different incidents from his two-year career. pic.twitter.com/LFDUugodvA
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 25, 2022
Gardner mentioned that he required ice treatment after the game and humorously quipped, “He"s trying to prevent me from having kids in the future."
When asked about Gardner"s allegations, Jones denied any wrongdoing on the play, saying, “Um, no… Just trying to get the first down. … Definitely a physical play. A lot of guys are in there. It"s kind of like the famous quarterback sneak that everybody does, and all the guys from both teams are in there, so it can get pretty physical."
A "low blow?"
Mac responds to Sauce Gardner's comments regarding a physical play between the two of them late in the game 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/pjsUnakRdn
— NBC Sports Boston's Patriots Coverage (@NBCSPatriots) September 24, 2023
Jones has been involved in controversial plays before, so this incident is not the first time.
