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“This Deserves an Oscar”: DK Metcalf Has NFL World Jaw-Dropped After Seahawks WR Fools Giants CB Like a Child

Published 11/02/2022, 7:36 AM EDT

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In the last matchup between the Giants and Seahawks, DK Metcalf displayed some Broadway-level acting in a genius play against the New York Giants. The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver put on a show for the fans against the New York Giants. The Seahawks jumped up the rankings with a 27-13 win over the New York Giants.

Wide receiver DK Metcalf impressed fans with one particular play. Pretending to catch a pass, Metcalf caught Giants cornerback Adoreé Jackson off guard. Thereafter, he realised that Metcalf wasn’t the one with the ball.

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Fans react to DK Metcalf and his genius play

A display such as this is sure to stir reactions from the NFL world. DK Metcalf did not just catch his opponent off guard, he made a performance of the whole ordeal as well. Fans on Twitter thoroughly enjoyed this play and expressed their thoughts. The general reaction seemed to be a display of surprise. Fans found Metcalf’s ‘performance’ funny and thoroughly convincing.

One fan thinks Metcalf has taken an acting class.

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This fan thinks Metcalf deserves an Academy Award.

Another fan makes a logical statement.

This fan thinks Metcalf would’ve caught the ball anyway.

One fan calls him an illusionist.

This fan reacted with a meme.

Another fan had a funny take.

But, Metcalf’s fake was only a fraction of the Seahawks’ performance on the field.

The Seahawks are climbing up the ranks

The Seahawks managed a surprising 27-13 win over the Giants, who were previously at 6-1. Geno Smith proved himself on the field with a solid performance.

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The quarterback completed 23 of 34 passes with two touchdowns.

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The Seahawks defense also is to be largely credited. The revival in their defense has been a sight to behold. The team currently are at the top of the NFC West.

Currently ranked third in the NFC East, the Giants trail the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. Their poor rushing performance against the Seahawks came as a surprise.

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The Giants will now enter their bye week and will face the Houston Texans up next. The Seahawks will ride on this victory and hope to replicate it in their next bout against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Anika Gomez

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Anika Gomez is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. She holds a degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Communicative English from the National School of Journalism and Public Discourse. Anika loves American Football, Formula 1, Basketball, and Tennis.
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Hitesh Nigam