Seattle Seahawks (7-7) – Philadelphia Eagles (10-4): 20-17
And three. Faced with a decisive Drew Lock (22/33, 208 yards, 1 TD) and weighed down by their attack, the Eagles conceded their third defeat in a row. Difficult to imagine a few weeks ago, even more so with such a scenario.
With less than two minutes remaining, Lock and the Seahawks recovered after a very sluggish offensive game. Ahead of them: 92 yards to go. The improbable takes shape when the replacement quarterback begins to string together successful passes. Until a 29-yard connection with Jaxon Smith-Njigba (4 rec, 48 yards, 1 TD) for the winning touchdown 28 seconds from time.
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Julian Love then definitely killed the match by intercepting Jalen Hurts for the second time of the evening with six seconds left.
Only love for the Eagles
If Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love, Jalen Hurts (17/31, 143 yards, 2 int – 13 races, 82 yards, 2 TDs) would have done well without Julian Love. Before his game-ending interception, the Seattle defender had already restarted the game earlier in the last quarter. Philadelphia led 17-13 and had the ball on the opponent's court when Love came up to intercept a long pass aimed at Quez Watkins. Enough to allow his team to survive a little longer.
Because that’s how Seattle won. Holding on after Philadelphia scores a touchdown on the first possession of the match (0-7). With ground play and solid defense, the Seahawks were never left behind, even with a very ineffective Drew Lock in the first half. At the break, the score was only 10-3 for the visitors. Kenneth Walker (19 races, 86 yards, 1 TD) equalizes after returning from the locker room, but the Eagles respond on the ground with Hurts.
A kick brings the locals closer (13-17), and that's where Julian Love comes into action for the first time. Drew Lock takes over with his decisive drive, then Love completes the affair.
The Seahawks launched back towards the playoffs
After four defeats, Seattle can once again think about the playoffs. The Titans, Steelers and Cardinals are on the schedule for the end of the season. A real chance to secure 10 victories and a place in the final phase.
Philadelphia is on the opposite dynamic. With three consecutive defeats and an attack in doubt, the number one seed is moving away.
