Seahawks vs Falcons: 5 takeaways from a close win

By Keith Myers | Oct 16, 2016

Oct 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) and cornerback Richard Sherman (25) and defensive end Michael Bennett (72) on the sideline after surrendering a touchdown to the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Falcons 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

2. That Richard Sherman meltdown was weird

In the third quarter, a miscommunication in the defensive secondary led to a long touchdown for Atlanta. Richard Sherman came off the field angry.

Instead of seeking out backup safety Kelcie McCray, who seemed to be at fault on the play, Sherman was screaming at defensive coordinator Kris Richard. At one point, the other members of the secondary had to restrain Sherman.

Richard Sherman fired up on the Seahawks sideline following Julio Jones' TD. #ATLvsSEA https://t.co/Ccp4GHbREs
— NFL (@NFL) October 16, 2016

Sherman appeared to be mad that he wasn’t being allowed to follow Julio Jones. The Falcons were manipulating Seattle’s coverages, and getting Sherman matched up against TEs and RBs.

Sherman had a valid point, but his display on the sideline was weird.

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