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Ahkello Witherspoon flexes on DK Metcalf after 49ers-Seahawks PBU
Witherspoon flexes on Metcalf after PBU in 49ers-Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The Seattle Seahawks tried to convert on third down with a quick strike to star wideout DK Metcalf, but 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon fought through the contact and made an impressive pass breakup, forcing a three-and-out.
After the play, Witherspoon had to make sure Metcalf remembered his name by flexing and doing a little dance while squaring up with the wideout.
Ahkello Witherspoon makes the incredible play on DK Metcalf and let’s him know about it pic.twitter.com/ZQ3M4MyJIr
— KNBR (@KNBR) January 3, 2021
Witherspoon made his third consecutive start in place of Richard Sherman at cornerback, and wasn't about to back down from the formidable Metcalf.
#49ers Ahkello Witherspoon with a GROWN MAN stop on DK Metcalf 👀 pic.twitter.com/45thV2Dsxh
— TheSFNiners (@TheSFNiners) January 3, 2021
Witherspoon bringing the 🔥pic.twitter.com/yhijXwyXt6
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) January 3, 2021
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In what has been a difficult season with injuries and inconsistent play for the entire 49ers secondary, Witherspoon has been holding Metcalf well below his typical production, as the wideout had just two catches for nine yards through three quarters.
