Despite a comeback that saw the Seahawks overcome a 20 point deficit, Seattle lost to Atlanta 30 to 28 on a 49 yard field goal kick.
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson brought the Seahawks back from a 20-0 deficit to lead the game 28 to 27 in the last 31 seconds of the game. But Atlanta was able to muster enough offense to bring the ball within 49 yards of the end zone -- enough for the winning field goal.
All of the Seahawks' 28 points were scored in the second half of the game.
This season saw the breakout of rookie quarterback Russell Wilson and a convincing 11-5 season, and wins against the New England Patriots, the Green Bay Packers, and the San Francisco 49ers.
Despite that disappointing ending of the season for Seattle fans, what was your favorite moment of the season, and are you ready to think about hopes for next year? Tell us in the comments.
"Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk." (Or something like that) Now, can we discuss Lynch.
Thanks....Jim
Matthew 7:1, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." Michele, that phrase you are using -- I do not think it means what you think it means. Matthew 7.1, doesn't say not to judge others -- it says that if you judge others, you will also be judged by the same standard. If Mary doesn't skip church for football games, she is within her rights to criticize people who do. This is supported by John 7:24, which says: "Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly." On the other hand, the Bible doesn't say we have to go to church every Sunday, so maybe Mary is wrong, and is just being overly critical. In Exodus 35:2, the Bible does say that if you work on the Sabbath, you should be executed, but I am pretty sure watching football isn't working. Also, I am not sure Sunday is the Sabbath. However, that is Old Testament, which we generally ignore, but so is that beloved verse about abomination (Leviticus 18:22), which we don't ignore. (When I argue about the meaning of Bible verses, I feel like I am arguing about which is taller, Sasquatch or Yeti?)
Yes I am a bandwagoners for the Sounders and Mariners because I'm not particularly into those sports. But, I love the sense of community when we all share in the same desire, so I join in the fun. It feels good and I'm sorry you miss out on that. However, for as long as I can remember I've been cheering for the Seahawks (and the Sonics), good or bad. I agree with you that we are constantly heartbroken by our teams losing when they should have won. But this loss was different. It was different because this special team took us by complete surprise. They went beyond our expectations for this season. Yes, like everyone else I began to have visions of grandeur. I could see Russell Wilson holding the Superbowl trophy over his rookie head while Sherman was yacking it up throughout the crowd. But this time, it wasn't the last shot before having to start over! This time it is the beginning of something to be excited about. We played a completely different type of game then I've ever seen them play. We are well-rounded and have talent that has is no where near it's peak. So, I encourage you to throw away your grumpy attitude and jump on the bandwagon now because I promise you it will be a fun ride! Go Hawks!
I have a life of my own and don't need to live vicariously through others.
When Jim Zorn threw an interception and blew a Seahawks game in the 4th quarter, he sat in the locker room afterward and said it wasn't God's will that he complete the pass. Efren Herrera, the kicker who was sitting at the next locker loudly said, "BS, you blew it all by yourself. God doesn't watch the Seahawks, He watches the Dallas Cowboys!" It's a true story told to me by Efren himself, and when I told it to God after a few beers He thought it was pretty funny. He enjoyed the game, and we didn't ask any serious questions because we figured He just wanted to relax and not talk "shop" on a football Sunday. He said he'd like to watch another Seahawks game with us next season, although He said he won't fix games in favor of teams He likes because obviously it wouldn't be fair, and wants to avoid any more flack about the 2005 Super Bowl.
Whoda thunk? I agree. Let's start talking about Russell Wilson...