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11/22/2024 08:50:36 am

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Two Minutes and Belief Helped Seahawks Come Back Against Packers and Move to Super Bowl

Russell Wilson

(Photo : Reuters) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) holds the George Halas trophy following the 28-22 victory against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field.

Two minutes was all the Seattle Seahawks needed to come back against the Green Bay Packers (28-22) and head on to the Super Bowl.

For 58 minutes, it seemed that nothing could go right for the previous Super Bowl champion. The Seahawks were far from looking like winners for most of the contest.

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Quarterback Russell Wilson threw four interceptions throughout the game. In addition, the Packers defense found Wilson on the field and was able to sack him four times.

Wide receiver Jemaine Kearse had a hard time getting the ball to stick to his hands. Finally, running back Marshawn Lynch seemed quieter than he normally would be when being interviewed by reporters.

The one thing that questioned the return of the Seahawks to the Super Bowl was the fact that even though Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was not at his best, he still found ways to bring his team closer to victory.

However, Wilson and the Seahawks only needed two minutes to get in the win column.

Late in the game, the Seahawks got lucky when Packers tight end Brandon Bostick made a mistake with an onside kick. The Seahawks were able to recover.

Wilson and Lynch capitalized and were able to take the lead of the game with a 24-yard run and a 2-point conversion. The Packers fought back though and managed to make force overtime.

However, the Seahawks were not losing the game. Not after everything they went through.

Wilson and Lynch worked closely together in overtime, accounting for every yard of the 87-yard drive. It was Kearse though that was able to make the 35-yard game winning touchdown.

After all the cooperation, talent, and even luck, the team attributes their win to their belief in themselves.  

Wilson said that there was never any doubt in the team, even when their records were blemished and imperfect. Even when they were down points during a game.

The Seahawks head into the Super Bowl and will meet the New England Patriots. 

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