Richard Sherman feels flattered by quarterbacks declining to throw in his direction, but he hopes it doesn't become a trend.

The Green Bay Packers didn't throw a single pass in his direction in Week 1.

"It's still taking me a while to understand that," Sherman said. "You want to be part of the game and make your plays to help your team win. If that means not doing anything, then that's what I have to do.

"I'm flattered, but it doesn't make much sense to me. As a ballplayer, if you don't get the ball, you don't have as much impact. I need the ball."

Sherman is widely considered the best cover corner in the NFL.