The Jacksonville Jaguars nearly overcame a double-digit deficit against the Houston Texans on Sunday. While the fourth quarter got interesting as it progressed, the game was highlighted by a late hit from a Texas defender who slid to the floor.

Some believe the hit was dirty; others believe Lawrence began his push too late. Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokon made it clear where he stands on the issue. He believes the attack was dirty.

“I understand being aggressive,” Oluokon said. “I understand that when he runs he has to make sure he doesn’t get the first down. He slipped. He slipped and you fell to the ground. If he didn’t slip, he would go into the depths. Attacking a quarterback like that is just weird anyway. He’s a quarterback, he’s not going to – you’re going to get him up and running his feet, driving him back. Instead, he was seen slipping, and after he slipped, he basically fell to the ground.

“As far as mindset goes, I understand that mindset. I don’t understand the ending of the piece. I’m not trying to put pressure on him, but as a defender I understand the game in defense, the attitude we have when we try to attack and make a tackle. But he did. He slipped quite a bit – you understand that you messed up. He understands that he messed up.”

The Jaguars responded well to Lawrence’s scary attitude. Still, the damage was done as he will likely be out for the remainder of the season.

Oluokon noted that players on both sides of the ball have a difficult task. The ball carrier must time his movement correctly and the defender must try not to hit the ball carrier too high or too low.