Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens was mocked on Saturday night for what some thought was a flop he committed against the San Francisco 49ers in his Green Bay Packers’ Divisional Round playoff game.
Owens is a safety for the Packers and also plays on special teams. He was on the field for kickoff coverage in the third quarter and then drew a penalty.
Owens got into it with 49ers offensive lineman Trent Williams, who was coming onto the field with San Francisco’s offense after the kickoff. Williams shoved Owens, who hit the turf at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Trent Williams got flagged after a play he wasn't even in because Jonathan Owens is a tremendous actor pic.twitter.com/UIjULudHzq
— Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) January 21, 2024
Williams was called for a personal foul, which resulted in the 49ers beginning the possession from their 13. They ended up going 3-and-out and punting.
Fans called out Owens for what they thought was a flop.
Thoughts and prayers to Jonathan Owens and his family after that brutal attack. I hope he can make a full recovery 🙄 #49ersvsPackers pic.twitter.com/wldaehaQ3l
— AntiMacro (@AntiMacro) January 21, 2024
jonathan owens making up for his abysmal tackle attempt earlier with an oscar nomination
— zachary jacobson (@zacobson) January 21, 2024
Jonathan Owens with a better flip than Simone Biles
— Marcas Grant (@MarcasG) January 21, 2024
https://twitter.com/Rob_in_indie/status/1748909148417229289
Simone biles needs to divorce Jonathan Owens for this nasty flop
Lmao pic.twitter.com/0D4dmWwWXD— Feli𝕏 Cryp𝕏 (@felixcrypx) January 21, 2024
That did appear to be a flop on the surface. However, Williams is extremely strong and one of the best blockers in football. It’s quite possible that a shove to the shoulder from a guy as powerful as him would cause someone 100 pounds lighter to hit the turf.
