Twice, during the San Francisco 49ers‘ 16-13 preseason loss to the Houston Texans Saturday night, the Niners were bit by the NFL’s new rule against players lowering the head and shoulder to make a tackle.
The first instance, running back and special teams ace Raheem Mostert looked to have made a perfect form tackle against a Texans punt returner, who elected not to call for a fair catch despite the converging pressure.
Mostert was flagged for the hit, which was questionable at best.
A number of plays later, 49ers edge rusher Jeremiah Attaochu was flagged on a similar call on a defensive play — also questionable.