Danny Amendola’s shot on Chiefs punt returner Jamell Fleming was probably the biggest highlight of the first half New England’s 27-20 divisional round win.
Amendola was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play, but said after the game he would appeal if fined for what he considered a good play.
“I’ll appeal if I’m getting fined, but I thought it was a clean hit,” Amendola said, via NESN.com.
“We’re coached to do that,” Amendola added. “It’s a big play if I block that guy and the ball bounces in the end zone. We get the ball on the 20-yard line, so it’s a big play in the game, big play for field position.”
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Fleming didn’t hold a grudge after the game, but the same may not be said for the NFL.
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