A frustrated DK Metcalf took a blatant cheap shot at the Bengals’ Cam Taylor-Britt

DK Metcalf has to be A LOT more mature than this.

The last reaction you want from your players amidst a poor performance is taking a backbreaking penalty. Someone with the Seattle Seahawks should remind DK Metcalf about how important it is to stay ahead of the chains.

As Seattle battled the Cincinnati Bengals in an underrated heavyweight battle Sunday, Cam Taylor-Britt had the lofty assignment of covering Metcalf. And, from an early account, at least, Taylor-Britt was passing this test with flying colors. Through the first half, Metcalf had one catch for 12 yards and was a complete non-factor.

Rather than respond with a big play for his team, Metcalf decided to let Taylor-Britt get into his head. He wound up taking an unnecessary cheap shot on the cornerback, who notably didn’t even instigate Metcalf outside of just doing his job on the boundary.

Yeah … you can’t do this:

Metcalf is an integral part of what the Seahawks try to achieve offensively. He’s arguably their top offensive playmaker. But that’s the key — he has to make plays to be effective, like anyone. And he has to keep his cool amidst any slow starts against defenders like Taylor-Britt, who are simply punching in and sticking to their assignment.