Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown arrives at Lambeau Field wearing a “Green Bay Sax” sweatshirt before a rivalry showdown, and some Green Bay Packers fans made me angry.
St. Brown added fuel to an already strong NFC North rivalry, but one Packers legend had nothing but respect for it.
“I love it, I love it,” Clay Matthews told FOX News Digital. “I should have done more.”
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown wearing a “Green Bay Sax” hoodie as the team arrives at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on November 3, 2024. Get off the bus. (Imagination)
Matthews, who was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame this year, spent 10 of his 11 NFL seasons leading Green Bay on defense. And when it came to their rivalry with the Lions, the Packers usually had control of the game.
But considering the Lions are the must-beat team in this division at the moment, Matthews can't help but give credit to someone like St. Brown, who already doesn't have the best relationship with Packers fans. .
But that's the way it should be in a rivalry. Matthews compared what St. Brown has done and will continue to do to WWE.
Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown's pregame outfit features a clear message to the Packers ahead of the rivalry game
“You're not trying to go against the grain. You're not trying to get media headlines. But if there's one thing you can learn from the WWE and the UFC, it's that this creates rivalries. That's the type of thing that fans want to see,'' Matthews said. “They want to see Amon-Ra in a 'Green Bay Sachs' uniform and see how Green Bay reacts. And the fans say, 'They don't respect us.' But Detroit is playing 'Detroit vs. Everybody.' ”
“I think it's a great storyline and I think it's more appealing to us as fans now that we've transitioned into it. I love watching it.”
Last season, St. Brown even tried to have a “Rambo Leap” touchdown celebration, and one Packers fan decided to pour beer on his jersey. Since then, St. Brown has been relentless at it whenever the Packers and their fan base have it on their schedule.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown catches a pass in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Keyshawn Nixon for a touchdown during the second quarter at Lambeau Field. I decided. (Jeff Hanisch – USA TODAY)
The next time these two will face off will be on December 5th at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday Night Football.
If Matthews were still playing in Green Bay, would he try something like St. Brown?
“Hey, I'm not going to get beer poured on me or anything,” Matthews said with a laugh. “It takes courage to go to Detroit or Philadelphia or any other place wearing clothes like that.”
But Matthews acknowledged that the Lions are a sure-fire team to beat in the conference, and if that matchup were to happen, St. Brown would likely have to push harder than usual, just as his former team could also lean into the rivalry.
“The Lions are on a roll right now. They're looking great,” Matthews admitted. “Obviously, it's a little early in the season, but in terms of the NFC, they seem like the team to beat. I know the Packers dropped one, but they'll be playing the next team again. “That's going to be tough.'' It's going to be a close game and it's going to be a fun playoff game to watch. ”
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay after being handed the championship belt after their victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl 45 on February 6, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. – Matthews (left) points at Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers. (Imagination)
Return the favor with Crown Royal
Matthews is a Jets fan when it comes to supporting Rodgers, but he will always be a Packer. That's why he teamed up with Crown Royal, the official whiskey sponsor of the NFL, for the fourth year of the Kickoff with Crown program.
This year, Crown Royal will not only wow NFL fans with players like Matthews, but also a unique wheeled tailgate featuring the Crown Royal rig, a purple 18-wheeler that patrols NFL stadiums in support of the military. has been released.
Before his former team's game against the Miami Dolphins, Matthews not only spoke about his excitement to return to Lambeau on Thanksgiving night to interact with Packers fans, but also why this tailgate is so important. Phan will be working with Crown Royal's long-standing partner Packages from Home to curate care packages for military personnel.
“I think even more important is how Crown Royal is giving back to the military community, particularly through the Purple Bag Project,” Matthews said. “By handing over parcels from the homeland to the troops, we provide them with items that will boost their morale.
The 18-wheel Crown Royal rig tours various NFL stadiums across the country in support of the military. (Crown Royal)
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“The Packers will host a prime-time game on Thanksgiving. We get to celebrate great football and celebrate giving back to the military community. It just represents what great things are all about.”
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