Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Nick Bosa knows Joe Burrow well after the two NFL stars played together at Ohio State for two seasons.
After the 49ers’ 31-17 loss to Cincinnati at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, Bosa shared a touching moment with his former Buckeyes teammate that was captured by NFL Films.
“I love you buddy, good to see you,” Bosa told Burrow as the two hugged after the game. “It’s one hell of a game. You made our bye week trash. If anyone can do it, I want you to do it. I love you.”
Burrow took out the 49ers’ defense on Sunday, completing 28 of 32 passes against San Francisco for 283 yards and three touchdowns.
The 49ers defense had no answer for Burrow and the Bengals’ potent offense, as Cincinnati racked up 29 first downs and 400 yards of total offense.
Burrow faced Bosa twice in the NFL, posting impressive numbers in both of his outings against his college teammate.
In those two matchups with the 49ers, the Bengals’ quarterback completed 53 of his 66 attempts for 631 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions against a defense that built its reputation on terrorizing opposing quarterbacks.
Bosa has 2.5 sacks against Burrow in two career games with Cincinnati, including a pivotal overtime sack that helped the 49ers pull off an improbable win when the two teams met in Cincinnati during the 2021 NFL season.
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