On Sunday night, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf made a play that had the sports world buzzing.
While the second-year pass catcher is known for his ability to take the top off defenses with his blend of electric speed and size, Metcalf’s standout play came while making a tackle.
In the second quarter of the Seahawks Sunday Night Football matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, MVP front runner Russell Wilson threw a rare errant pass that was intercepted by Budda Baker. As the Pro Bowl safety made his break in the opposite direction with a clear path to the endzone, Metcalf showed off his 4.3 speed.
With an impressive effort, Metcalf was able to run down Baker after sprinting nearly the length of the field. The Ole Miss product’s tackle at the two-yard line saved what looked like a no doubt pick-six touchdown for the Cardinals.
Following the chase-down tackle, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors had high praise for Metcalf. On Twitter, Steve Kerr called Metcalf’s tackle “one of the most incredible things” he’s ever seen in sports.
Via @SteveKerr on Twitter:
This is one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen in sports. https://t.co/6vw2bfTHHo
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) October 26, 2020
Along with Kerr, Golden State forward Draymond Green had a shoutout for the Seattle Seahawks pass catchers on Twitter.
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Next week, Metcalf and the Seahawks will host Golden State’s Bay Area neighbor, the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan, Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle and the Niners will suit up against Wilson’s Seahawks in a critical division matchup on Sunday in Seattle at 1:25 P.M. PST.
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