First, I saw this live without sound, because we caught lunch in this bar that doesn't turn on sound unless it's for the 49ers. I saw some replays once I actually got home to watch the game.
Second, 'm trying to look at this objectively. Like if this had been a play by Fletcher or by Bosa on Russ, how many people would be enraged by no flag? Let alone no ejection?
Objectively, I was surprised when I first saw it. There was clearly H2H contact, and even if not punished straight away, it usually is when the QB is down (i.e. Earl's hit on Mason Rudolph).
I watched the Vontaze Burfect hit on Boyle when it happened. This to my untrained eye appeared very similar.
Can someone explain why this did not merit a flag and/or a DQ, just objectively? Is this a dirty hit, and why or why not?
Thanks.