“I love it when the game is on the line, when everyone else is nervous and I’m excited.”
--Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback, discussing his mindset with under pressure.
Wilson played the game of his life in the NFC Divisional Playoffs against the Atlanta Falcons. Down 20-0 at halftime, Wilson lead the Seahawks to a comeback in which they led 28-27 with 31 seconds left in the game. Although, the Falcons kicked a game-winning field goal to defeat the Seahawks, Wilson was already looking forward to next season.
“The greatest thing about it is, we get to look forward to the next opportunity,” Wilson said.
Wilson passed for 385 yards on 24 for 36 passing, his career high, in his second playoff game. Wilson completed the first 10 passes of the second half and rushed for 60 yards in the game. The passing total was the highest in history for any rookie quarterback in an NFL playoff game.
Wilson, an unheralded third-round draft choice, emphasized the Seahawks' resilience in coming back. "What defined the game was our attitude," Wilson said. "The way we played, and our resilient focus to play the game at a high level for the rest of the game.
"Anybody watching this game that knows football knows that was an unbelievable comeback, unbelievable game and an unbelievable atmosphere against a very, very good football team in the Atlanta Falcons."
Excerpts from nytimes.com, bleacherreport.com and seattletimes.com (January 13, 2013).
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