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Richard Sherman vs Darrelle Revis

Prime Richard Sherman locked down half the field. Prime Revis erased receivers 1-on-1. Who was more dominant and why?

The Competition

Who they faced — and how good those opponents were

Richard Sherman

Played in the golden age of elite receivers — Calvin Johnson, A.J. Green, Julio Jones, Dez Bryant, Brandon Marshall all in their primes simultaneously.

Calvin Johnson·Hall of Famer · 3x All-Pro

Held to 2 catches, 46 yards

Thanksgiving 2012

A.J. Green·7x Pro Bowler · 1,000+ yards 6x

Held to 2 catches, 14 yards

2013 regular season

Michael Crabtree·49ers #1 WR · NFC Championship

Tipped pass → interception, sealed Super Bowl berth

2014 NFCCG

Julio Jones·Hall of Famer · 2x All-Pro

Limited to under 60 yards in multiple matchups

2012-2014 regular season

Darrelle Revis

Faced the deepest WR talent pool in NFL history — Moss, Andre Johnson, T.O., Chad Johnson, Steve Smith all still elite. True man-to-man, no safety help, every week.

Randy Moss·Hall of Famer · GOAT deep threat

4 catches, 24 yards across two games

2009 season (2 matchups)

Andre Johnson·Hall of Famer · 7x Pro Bowler

3 catches, 35 yards (avg 100 yds/game that season)

2009 regular season

Chad Johnson·6x Pro Bowler · 11,059 career yards

1 catch, 6 yards

2009 regular season

Terrell Owens·Hall of Famer · 3x All-Pro

2 catches, 15 yards

2009 regular season

Steve Smith Sr.·5x Pro Bowler · 14,731 career yards

Limited to under 30 yards

2009 regular season

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