The Seattle Seahawks have been a premier NFL franchise over the last three seasons. Quarterback Russell Wilson believes he might know the turning point.
Wilson has played his upcoming Super Bowl XLIX opponent, the New England Patriots, once in his three-year NFL career. He guided the Seahawks to a 24-23 win in Week 6 of his 2012 rookie season and capped the solid effort with a game-winning, 46-yard touchdown pass to Sidney Rice with 1:27 remaining.
“I think that was kind of the momentum starter for the past three years really, to be honest with you,” Wilson told reporters Wednesday. “I think Chicago (23-17 overtime win in Week 12) was another big game for our offense and for me personally.
“So, I think back to those games and just remember the experience, the grit that it takes to win, especially against a big-time quarterback like Tom Brady and their football team and what they do so well. They’re always on it, they’re always ready to go, and so we’re going to have to play our best football, that’s for sure.”
Wilson labeled his previous matchup with the Patriots “one of the biggest games for me personally.” The 26-year-old’s showdown with New England one week from Sunday is kind of a big deal, too, of course.
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