NFL players tend to get a lot of hate and criticism throughout their careers. However, this is hate taken to the most extreme level and is completely unacceptable. Vikings’ running back Alexander Mattison received super racist comments to his Instagram DM’s from “fans”. Mattison then took these comments to social media to show how inconsiderate and disgusting some people are.
This is truly disgusting and shameful.
After the #Eagles game, #Vikings RB Alexander Mattison was called the N-word, was told he should commit suicide and was told a number of other racist terms in his DMs by "fans", he shared on Instagram.
This is what some athletes face every… pic.twitter.com/mKfR8tkTw4
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 15, 2023
It’s crazy how people dehumanize these players with no regard for their feelings and mental health. As Dov Kleiman said in this tweet, “Players are humans first, play football second, and these ‘fans’ treat them like anything but.” Mattison in his reply said that he is used to normal criticism, like fans saying “You suck”, or “You made me lose in fantasy”. These comments are anything but normal, they are just plain shameful and disgraceful.
Vikings Struggle
The Vikings running back had his fair share of struggles in Thursday’s game against the Eagles, rushing for only 28 yards. Yes, he struggled, but every player has their down weeks! There is no excuse for the 60+ so-called “fans” to be saying these things to Mattison. He is a human, a father, and a son as he stated in his post.
If these people thought they would have other REAL fans agreeing with them, then they have another thing coming. Here are some reactions from Twitter to the racist comments.
These aren’t even fans. They’re just racist people pretending to be fans so they can say whatever and blame it on sports
— Drink More Water | Get More Sleep 🐬 (@hughart_michael) September 15, 2023
This is ridiculous.
This shit HAS TO STOP!!!!
These people are human beings for one that just so happen to be able to play the game we all together love as a job that we can root for.
And two we are all made in the image of God, no matter what color we are.
WE MUST CHANGE!!!!!— Steven Newton Jr. (@StevenNewtonJr) September 15, 2023
Players are human beings first of all, they shouldn't be treated this badly for any reason. They deserve respect and empathy like anyone else.
The story is awful and hopefully doesn't repeat, although unfortunately, it probably will. https://t.co/MDDa9P9k3X
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 15, 2023
Be a Decent Human!!!
Hopefully these disgusting people will learn a thing or two on treating a human being. The NFL and the world are all behind Alexander Mattison, spreading awareness to everyone so that stuff like this does not happen anymore. Unfortunately, this will probably be an ongoing problem for players not just in football, but any sport.
Some people need to realize that this is JUST A GAME! You can be passionate, but there is a major difference between that and these hate comments. At the end of the day, none of these people saying things like this get the attention they “hope” for, which is a great thing. But people like this should not be allowed to have human interaction until they can set themselves straight!
