The Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks will meet in Seattle on Sunday afternoon.
The Seattle Seahawks had divine intervention on their side again against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Seahawks started the first half of the game well and we’re up 17-3 at the half. They were running the ball strong and the defense was flying around to make plays. In the second half, the Falcons finally got the ball rolling.
Matt Ryan found Julio Jones for a touchdown and Richard Sherman would flip out on the sideline. The woes weren’t over for Seattle, as Atlanta would then tie the game on a pass to Mohamed Sanu.
The Falcons were off and rolling and the game took a turn. A breakdown in coverage would lead to Seattle giving up a long touchdown pass from Ryan to Levine Toilolo. With their first deficit of the game, Seattle would have to lock in.
Late in the fourth, the Seahawks would score again on a Christine Michael run, but the extra point would be blocked. With a chance to burn clock, Julio Jones dropped a pass off his hands and it was picked off by Earl Thomas. The Seahawks would take the lead on a field goal.
With a chance to win on their final drive, Ryan would throw a pass up to Jones. Sherman proceeded to lock onto the right arm of Jones and caused him to not make the catch. Dan Quinn would lose his mind on the ref in what was a clear pass interference. Seattle stole another one and held on for a big win.
Highlights
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Three Stars
3. Christine Michael
The Seahawks running back had a big game on the ground. He had two rushing touchdowns and kept his team in.
2. Ra’Shede Hageman
Hageman proved that special teams matter. He made a huge block on the extra point. Although they ultimately lost, he stepped up when his team needs them.
1. Earl Thomas
The Seahawks safety made the big interception late to set up the winning field goal. He has made a career of those plays.
What’s Next?
The Seattle Seahawks will have a big game on Sunday Night Football against the Arizona Cardinals next week. That will have NFC West implications on the line. The Falcons will return home to face the San Diego Chargers. San Diego is coming off of a big win against the Denver Broncos.