The San Francisco 49ers avoided yet another fourth quarter collapse on Sunday Night Football, hanging on to beat the Dallas Cowboys by the score of 30-24 and forcing a three-way tie for first place in the NFC West. It was a classic San Francisco win, with Brock Purdy efficiently throwing the ball while tight end George Kittle put up monster receiving numbers.
Purdy finished the night 18/26 for 260 yards and a touchdown. Nearly half of those passing yards went to Kittle, who had six receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown. Rookie running back Isaac Guerendo had 14 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown after Jordan Mason went down with an injury.
San Francisco now has a much-needed Bye Week in which they can try to get their battered roster healthy. However, very few are talking about the team’s actual play on the field and instead are focusing on an incident that occurred after the game.
San Francisco 49ers Star Nick Bosa Set Social Media Ablaze with MAGA Message in Support of Donald Trump
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) runs on the field before the NFC Championship football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
After the game, Bosa declined to elaborate on why he is supporting Trump for President, saying “I’m not going to talk too much about it, but I think it’s an important time.”
This answer drew criticism from many fans, who were upset that he interrupted his teammate’s interview in the first place to draw attention to himself.
These fans, who do not agree with Bosa’s message anyway, also were critical of his decision not to back up his actions with his words.
However, it appears that many others not as loud on social media share Bosa’s belief, as his jersey sales have surged.
San Francisco 49ers Star Nick Bosa Could Face NFL Discipline, but Jersey Sales Are Up
Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa (97) after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
While Bosa believes that this is an important time, the NFL is very clear on what players are allowed to wear on game days in regard to political or personal messages. Their rulebook states:
“Throughout the period on game day that a player is visible to the stadium and television audience (including in pregame warm-ups, in the bench area, and during postgame interviews in the locker room or on the field), players are prohibited from wearing, displaying, or otherwise conveying personal messages either in writing or illustration, unless such message has been approved in advance by the League office.”
The rule also clarifies that political apparel is included, meaning players are not allowed to wear the merchandise of any political candidate on game day with media present.
It appears, however, that many fans are showing support for Bosa by purchasing his jersey:
It should be noted that MLFootball does not cite any sources that would support this data. However, it is worth noting that Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had one of the best-selling jerseys of the summer after his controversial conservative remarks during a commencement speech this summer.
While some fans are supporting Bosa with their dollars, though, others are still enraged about his antics:
I went to high school with both Nick and Joey Bosa. I taught Nick speech and debate in Summer School. He’s as racist as he is dumb. And I hope the NFL holds him accountable.
As is the case all over the country, people are divided on how they feel about Bosa crashing the interview and then deciding not to express himself further when it actually was his turn to speak.
