Raiders: Davante Adams Shoves Cameraman to the Ground After Defeat, Sparks Massive Backlash

Following Monday night's 30-29 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams pushed down a cameraman holding equipment.

The Raiders had one last shot to upset the Chiefs on Monday night, but sloppy route running from two top wideouts doomed them, per Bleacher Report.

On 4th-and-1, the Raiders had a one-point deficit. If the Raiders had gained just one more yard, they would have been awarded a new set of downs and another opportunity.

On Carr's left side, Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow formed a line. Carr was hit by a blitz as soon as he snapped the ball and threw it away. Adams and Renfrow both went down, and so did the ball. He expected a pass interference penalty to be called, but replays indicated that Renfrow had tripped Adams.

Adams then retreated to the bench and threw his helmet on the ground. He pushed a cameraman as he retreated into the tunnel, per Fox News.

Fans Criticize Davante Adams' Behavior

Following the shoving incident, Davante Adams was blasted on social media for his misconduct.

Sports journalist Preston Moore tweeted: "This is an unbelievably unacceptable behavior by Davante Adams. We all love the game, we all know tensions get high. This warrants a suspension and/or a hefty fine."

User MikeLovin said that he loves Adams "to death" but he called Adams' behavior "garbage." While another user named Alex reacted in a tweet: "really Davante Adams? C'mon bruh."

Other users made fun of the Davante Adams cameraman incident by posting various GIFs with the caption "If Davante Adams shoved me".

Adams Says Sorry

ESPN reported that Adams did apologize to the employee. In a post-game media conference, Adams explained that the incident was "just frustration" mixed with the cameraman blocking his way. "I shouldn't have responded that way," Davante Adams said. He tweeted a further explanation and apologized for the Davante Adams cameraman shoving incident.

After Travis Kelce scored four touchdowns to seal the game for Kansas City, the Chiefs won 30-29.

The second-half score was 20-9 against the Raiders. Carr completed 19 passes out of 30 attempts for 241 yards and two scores. With three receptions, Adams gained 124 yards and scored twice. There were four receptions made by Renfrow, for a total of 25 yards.

Adams had three catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns of 58 and 48 yards. He was obviously agitated following the Raiders' last offensive play with 46 seconds left.

Derek Carr threw to Adams on fourth-and-1 from the Raiders' 46-yard line. Sadly, though, the ball went incomplete because Adams and slot receiver Hunter Renfrow collided while trying to run their routes.

Adams appeared to have gotten the first down with a toe-tap sideline catch at the Kansas City 39-yard line, but the replay official overturned the ruling.

Adams's first step onto the court occurred as he was juggling the ball. He commented that he does not want to criticize the officials a lot, though he felt he "was in."

Adams wanted to be transferred to the Raiders in the summer to rejoin Carr, his college quarterback at the University of Washington because he had a great experience with Rodgers and the Packers.

There has been no team success to go along with the Fresno State product's ongoing individual prowess (29 receptions, 414 yards, 5 touchdowns in 5 games).

It would be considerably more difficult for the Raiders to turn things around if their greatest offensive player were to go down for an extended length of time, given how tough the AFC West is for them presently.

After having a bye week next week, the Raiders will play six consecutive games against teams with losing records: the Texans, Saints, Jaguars, Colts, Broncos, and Seahawks.

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