There was a time not too long ago where it would have been laughable to say that Davante Adams had a rivalry with anyone, other than maybe himself or the football. Things have changed, haven’t they?
They weren’t matched up exclusively on Sunday because Richard Sherman typically only plays one side of the field rather than following the opposition’s No. 1 receiver like a true shutdown corner, but Sherman and Adams nonetheless managed to establish a budding rivalry.
It became noticeable right here, when Sherman took a blindside cheap shot on Adams during Randall Cobb’s 25-yard reception.
Richard Sherman and Davante Adams are NOT getting along right now. Looked like a cheap shot from Sherman. #GBvsSEA pic.twitter.com/R6yzSjUeLw
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) December 11, 2016
I mean, I would have taken offense to that too. Adams wasn’t even near the play and obviously what the hell is Sherman hitting him for anyway? It wasn’t an interception. There was no need to block.
It was just cheap and dirty.
Ultimately, Adams caught four for 104 and a touchdown and the Packers dominated the Seahawks. However, Davante got some payback late in the game.
It came on Jeff Janis’ touchdown run, where Adams was matched up on Sherman and blocked the hell out of him.
https://twitter.com/packers/status/808151692457824256
Here’s a better shot of the specific matchup.
https://twitter.com/FixThePack/status/808397202259406848
After the play, right tackle Bryan Bulaga came over and gave Adams kudos for blocking Sherman out of the play. For good reason. Here’s another angle. Janis ran right behind Davante.
Janis with the end around! Adams shoving Sherman to the ground. 💪🏻https://t.co/hF41wXrQK2
— GBP Daily – Rob Westerman lll (@GBPdaily) December 12, 2016
Suck on that, Dick Sherman!