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NFL Overreactions: Peyton needs the Heimlich

By Jeff Weisinger

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning leaves the field following the game against the Indianapolis Colts in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning leaves the field following the game against the Indianapolis Colts in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball against the defense of Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison (97) during the second half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball against the defense of Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison (97) during the second half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Russell Wilson ‘Made for Super Bowl,’ shows nation what the new franchise quarterback looks like

If there was any athlete that could be the next “Derek Jeter” regardless of the sport he plays, Russell Wilson is it.

The short quarterback is on the verge of leading Seattle to a place no NFL team has been to in over a decade: a Super Bowl repeat.

January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the second half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the second half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

Of course, Wilson will tell you himself that he’s got this handled.

“Sometimes I think I’m made for these situations,” Wilson said after Seattle’s 31-17 win over Carolina on Saturday.

Wilson finished Saturday’s game in his standard postseason greatness-like fashion, recording a 149.2 passer rating against the Panthers, fifth-highest of all-time in the postseason.

Even with a group of receivers who are decent at best, Wilson found a way to lead the Seahawks offense on a night where their rushing game struggled with Marshawn Lynch rushing for just 59 yards.

Just take a note everyone, Saturday’s performance was just a sign of things to come for the rest of the postseason for Seattle.

Hope that the 12th Man is ready for a repeat.

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