Bengals’ Joseph Ossai was involved in the biggest play during the AFC championship game.
Late in the fourth quarter, Ossai was called for a penalty after he shoved Patrick Mahomes while Mahomes was already out of bounds.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING JOSEPH OSSAI pic.twitter.com/wEP6BZ3QBS
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 30, 2023
The penalty put the Chiefs in field goal range which led to a Harrison Butker game-winning field goal.
Georgia Tech legend Harrison Butker sends the Chiefs to the Super Bowl pic.twitter.com/kjjU3tsQUu
— Reggie Chatman Jr. (@ReggieChatman) January 30, 2023
After the game, Ossai was seen crying on the bench.
my heart is heavy for Joseph Ossai. he’s 22 years old & put his whole being into winning this game but arrived at the biggest moment of his life one second too slow. if you raged, gloated or said “how could he” think if this was your son, brother or friend.pic.twitter.com/W6YFGUrVNO
— Jesse Washington (@jessewashington) January 30, 2023
During his postgame interview, a teary-eyed Ossai struggled to speak to the media because he was so emotional.
Video: #Bengals locker room post-game, as media met with Joseph Ossai’s locker following his game-ending penalty. (@michaelniziolek)
His teammate BJ Hill stepped up to support him.
This is a true teammate ❤️❤️pic.twitter.com/r6Zg3rxZq3
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 30, 2023
