Mike Zimmer Called Nick Bosa's Blindside Block on Brian O'Neill a Cheap Shot
During the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Minnesota Vikings, Niners defensive end Nick Bosa and Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill seemingly collided during a play, sending the former to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had a very different view of the situation. He thought that the injury was clearly a result of a cheap shot by Bosa.
Mike Zimmer said the hit on Brian O’Neill was a cheap shot
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) January 12, 2020
For those who missed the play, this is what happened:
The blindside block by Bosa in which Brian O’Neill is being evaluated for a concussion pic.twitter.com/xabbTHXZWh
— ForeverGridiron? (@ForeverGridiron) January 11, 2020
Truthfully, this doesn't seem so accidental. However, because of the high stakes of this game, we should assume he wasn't trying to injure O'Neill, right?
Bosa does have a questionable past when it comes to big hits. Even though he was flagged on this play, that's unlikely to suffice for Vikings fans. Nonetheless, Bosa is in the winner's circle, while the Vikings are headed home.
Nick Bosa is hurt: crowd silent.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) January 11, 2020
Bosa gets up and celebrates: crowd erupts
(via @thecheckdown) pic.twitter.com/e0wgL6xd4p
As previously mentioned, Bosa got flagged for the play against the Vikings, and there's a good chance he receives a fine as well.