‘Haters!’ Falcons Ex Samuel vs. Revis
Julio Jones and Darrelle Revis had a heated rivalry during their time in the NFL.
The two All-Pro receivers went head-to-head numerous times, and their matchups were always highly anticipated. Jones and Revis were two of the best players in the league at their respective positions, and they always brought their best when they faced off.
One of their most memorable matchups came in 2013. The Falcons were playing the Jets, and Jones was having a monster game. He caught 10 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns, and he also had a 50-yard catch that set up a touchdown.
Revis was tasked with covering Jones, and he did his best to slow him down. However, Jones was just too much for him. After the game, Revis was asked about his matchup with Jones.
"He's a great player," Revis said. "He's one of the best in the league. I just tried to do my best to contain him."
Jones was also complimentary of Revis.
"He's a great corner," Jones said. "He's one of the best in the league. It was a tough matchup, but I was able to make some plays."
The Falcons won the game 34-28, and Jones was named the game's MVP. He finished the game with 180 receiving yards, which was a career-high.
The rivalry between Jones and Revis continued for several years. They faced off 10 times in the regular season, and the Falcons won six of those games.
In 2017, the two players finally met in the playoffs. The Falcons were playing the Patriots in the Super Bowl, and Jones and Revis were both expected to have big games.
However, the game was a defensive battle, and neither Jones nor Revis had a particularly memorable performance. The Patriots won the game 34-28, and Revis was named the game's MVP.
Despite their rivalry, Jones and Revis have always had respect for each other. They've both said that they're fans of each other's games, and they've even worked out together during the offseason.
In a recent interview, Jones was asked about his rivalry with Revis. He said that he enjoyed going up against him, and that he learned a lot from him.
"He's a great player," Jones said. "He's one of the best corners I've ever played against. I learned a lot from him, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have played against him."
Revis has also spoken highly of Jones. He's said that Jones is one of the best receivers in the league, and that he's always a challenge to cover.
"He's a great player," Revis said. "He's one of the best receivers I've ever covered. He's always a challenge, but I enjoy the competition."
The rivalry between Jones and Revis is one of the most memorable in NFL history. The two players were two of the best at their respective positions, and their matchups were always highly anticipated. They may have been rivals on the field, but they've always had respect for each other.