NFL fans were left utterly shocked when Amazon Prime Video cameras caught Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault vomiting on the sidelines after a thrilling 97-yard kick return touchdown.
In the third quarter of Thursday night’s game against their archrivals, the San Francisco 49ers, Shenault electrified the crowd and reignited the Seahawks’ hopes with his impressive return. The play not only showcased Shenault’s explosive speed and agility but also underscored the physical toll of the game.
Despite the excitement of the moment, Shenault’s unfortunate sideline incident quickly became a talking point among viewers, highlighting the intense pressure and physicality that players endure during high-stakes matchups.
LAVISKA SHENAULT RETURNS THE KICKOFF 97 YARDS.#SFvsSEA on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/XGdV5mVdOP— NFL (@NFL) October 11, 2024
Shenault was exhausted after pulling off the best play of his career at Lumen Field. Unfortunately for Thursday Night Football viewers, Amazon Prime Video cameras cut to the sidelines just in time to catch him throwing up.
“sickness on the sideline” pic.twitter.com/Txq679HPX7
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) October 11, 2024
Naturally, NFL fans were disgusted and confused by Amazon’s choice to air this clip of Laviska Shenault.
Why did the camera just show Laviska Shenault puking on the sideline 😭
— 𝙆𝙖𝙨𝙚 (@verysadvikings) October 11, 2024
My weakness is vomit.. I didn’t need to see that 😕 🤮
— Mac (@macandcheese61) October 11, 2024
I speak for everyone when I say we did NOT need to see Shenault vomit
— 9️⃣🏹 (@LJ9theone) October 11, 2024
gotta love the closeup to a player vomiting, broadcast not pointing out who he is, cut back to the game
— Jake Hutchinson (@hutchdiesel) October 11, 2024
Showing someone vomiting on the field is diabolical lol
— Syd (@syd_the_catfish) October 11, 2024
Could’ve done without the vomit shot as I’m eating dinner pic.twitter.com/DENTomVlfe
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) October 11, 2024
Could’ve done without the vomit shot as I’m eating dinner pic.twitter.com/DENTomVlfe
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) October 11, 2024
BLAHHHHH
— MrCharger (@ISkyy_LG) October 11, 2024
nasty
— GB Football (@GameBlazersFF) October 11, 2024
The winner of the 49ers-Seahawks matchup will claim sole possession of first place in the NFC West.