Sadly for the Packers, this may have been their only highlight of the night. In the 2nd quarter, Packers linebacker Clay Matthews hit Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer to the ground after Palmer threw a pass. Matthews then extended a hand to Palmer—supposedly to help him up, but as Palmer reached toward him, he yanked his hand away, leaving the Cardinals quarterback hanging. See the full sequence of events below.
Clay Matthews sacks Carson Palmer then doesn’t help him up! #GBvsAZ pic.twitter.com/ahG6W6Lxfi
— The Lounge (@TheLoungeSite) December 27, 2015
Like always, there are various opinions on the subject. Most find it an extremely disrespectful act by Matthews, saying it shows a lack of class, honor, and sportsmanship. Others contend it’s not a big deal—it’s football after all, and neither player probably made it to be a big deal.
