Packers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling Says He Got Death Threats Over His Fumble Against the Colts

After heading the Colts and Packers headed in overtime, Green Bay receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling fumbled a pass from quarterback Aaron Rogers.

Marquez Valdes Scantling #83 of the Green Bay Packers
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Marquez Valdes Scantling #83 of the Green Bay Packers

Just because fans aren't able to be in attendance doesn't mean they won't overstep their boundaries. 

The NFL season is heating up with games coming down to the wire. After heading the Colts and Packers headed in overtime, Green Bay receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling fumbled a pass from Aaron Rodgers while fighting for a first down.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling with a costly fumble 😬

Colts take over in OT

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/N5ALtDHju6

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) November 23, 2020

Ths set up a 34-31 victory for the Colts. Following this mistake, the Packers' faithful bombarded Valdes-Scantling with unnecessary backlash.

Death threats over a football game? Jesus you people need help. It’s actually sick. I’m good. My team got my back. ✊🏾

— Marquez V-S (@MVS__11) November 23, 2020

"Death threats over a football game? Jesus you people need help. It’s actually sick. I’m good," Valdes-Scantling tweeted. "My team got my back."

Although this fumble was beyond costly, it is important to note that Valdes-Scantling has been a consistent and reliable player. He has been in the NFL for three years—all with the Packers. During this time his ball security has been immaculate. In fact, this fumble was the first turnover of his career. 

Here's a stat to remember:

This was Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s FIRST career fumble in 42 games.

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) November 23, 2020

Just a reminder, Marquez Valdes-Scantling's fumble in today's game was his first in 95 career touches (89 receptions, 6 rushing attempts). #packers #GoPackGo

— The IT Hedgehog (@The_IT_Hedgehog) November 23, 2020

Despite the wild overreaction from his fans, Valdes-Scantling is moving forward and learning from this mistake. 

Thank You God. Without failure there is no growth.

— Marquez V-S (@MVS__11) November 23, 2020

 

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