Russell Wilson experienced a bit of déjà vu Sunday afternoon at CenturyLink Field.
In the third quarter of the Seattle Seahawks’ matchup with the Washington Redskins, Wilson and the Seahawks’ offense lined up for a two-point conversion attempt after a Luke Willson touchdown. Seattle wasn’t able to convert, though, as Wilson’s slant pass was picked off and nearly returned for a score.
Wild. #HTTR #WASvsSEA pic.twitter.com/biAr3pU25S
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 5, 2017
Wilson has found himself in this position before. In the waning moments of Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots, the Seahawks opted for a potential game-winning touchdown pass at the goal line, only to have Malcolm Butler pick off Wilson’s throw and seal a victory for New England.
Considering how eerily similar the two plays are, Patriots fans jumped all over the opportunity to troll Wilson for his goal-line shortcomings.
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No one is better than Russell Wilson at end zone interceptions https://t.co/LLeDuEaESy
— MBC (@roaddawgz9) November 5, 2017
Russell Wilson the KING of goaline INTs when its a slant route
— El Jardínero (@JayyRichmond) November 5, 2017
Russell Wilson, will you never learn? pic.twitter.com/jp7p5C9Qa6
— Kevin Leary (@KevinLeary2) November 5, 2017
Russell Wilson getting picked off at the goal line?
Sounds familiar. pic.twitter.com/OloRP67BMJ
— Marc Belanger (@_marcbelanger) November 5, 2017
Russell Wilson intercepted at the goal line. Where have I seen that before 😂
— Abdullah Ahmed (@Abdullah12) November 5, 2017
Maybe the Seahawks should have more faith in their running backs.
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