• Monday night’s game was only Lock’s second start in two seasons with Seattle 
  • He was sent to Seattle last year as part of the Russell Wilson to Denver trade  
  • DailyMail.com provides all the latest international sports news 

The Seattle Seahawks have stunned the Philadelphia Eagles, 20-17 at home, as backup quarterback Drew Lock threw a last-gasp dime to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with 30 seconds left to shock the visitors, whose Brotherly Shove looked to have sealed the victory. 

Seattle (7-7) rallied behind its backup quarterback, who moved the team the length of the field for its longest touchdown drive this season and found the Seahawks’ rookie first-round pick for the biggest catch of his young career. 

On third-and-10, Smith-Njigba beat James Bradberry off the line and Lock’s throw was perfect to cap the unlikely rally from an early 10-0 deficit. Lock, who made his second straight start in place of the injured Geno Smith, connected with DK Metcalf three times on the decisive drive, including much-needed chunk plays of 18 and 34 yards. 

Seattle (7-7) rallied behind its backup quarterback, who moved the team the length of the field for its longest touchdown drive (92 yards) this season and found the Seahawks’ rookie first-round pick for the biggest catch of his young career. 

Philadelphia had one last chance, but Julian Love made his second interception of the fourth quarter, picking off Jalen Hurts’ deep pass intended for A.J. Brown and just getting his feet down inbounds, to send the Eagles (10-4) to their third straight loss. 

Backup Seahawks QB Drew Lock was 22 of 33 for 208 yards and a touchdown against Philly

Backup Seahawks QB Drew Lock was 22 of 33 for 208 yards and a touchdown against Philly

Lock started for Seattle for only the second time in two seasons before taking down the Eagles

Lock started for Seattle for only the second time in two seasons before taking down the Eagles

Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, L, made a touchdown catch with 30 seconds left

Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, L, made a touchdown catch with 30 seconds left

Midway through the fourth, Love picked off Hurts in the end zone to prevent the Eagles from extending their 17-13 lead. 

Lock was 22 of 33 for 208 yards. Hurts, who was questionable to play with an illness, had 13 carries for 82 yards and two touchdowns, but he was just 17 of 31 passing for 143 yards and the two picks. 

Lock was also the lead blocker on Kenneth Walker III’s 23-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that pulled Seattle even at 10-10. Walker finished with 86 yards rushing.

Seattle moved into a logjam with four teams currently at .500 that are battling for the NFC’s last two playoff spots, while Philadelphia wasted a chance to move a game ahead of Dallas in the NFC East. The defending NFC champion Eagles have already secured a playoff spot.

Hurts was unable to practice after getting sick on Saturday. He flew separately from his teammates on a private jet to Seattle and his status wasn’t a certainty until the list of inactive players was announced 90 minutes before kickoff. 

Jalen Hurts had somewhat of an off night with his passing game as he battled through illness

Jalen Hurts had somewhat of an off night with his passing game as he battled through illness

Seahawks safety Julian Love made a crucial INT on a pass intended for Eagles WR A.J. Brown

Seahawks safety Julian Love made a crucial INT on a pass intended for Eagles WR A.J. Brown

Eagles center Jason Kelce walks off in disappointment as Philly has now lost games in a row

Eagles center Jason Kelce walks off in disappointment as Philly has now lost games in a row

Hurts didn’t look like he felt great, but for the first three quarters he played well enough. He capped a pair of long scoring drives with touchdown runs of 3 yards and 1 yard. Hurts now has 14 rushing touchdowns, tied with Cam Newton in 2011 for the most by a quarterback in a season, as he established a franchise record. 

Smith remained sidelined by a groin injury, although he was active for the game and warmed up on his own a couple hours before kickoff.  

Lock didn’t put up big numbers, but he avoided major mistakes and was great on the final drive, when he completed 5 of 10 passes and accounted for all 92 yards. 

Up next for the Eagles, is a home game against the New York Giants on Christmas Day. The Seahawks will travel to Tennessee to play the Titans on Sunday.

[ad_2]
Post source: Daily mail

You May Also Like

Uli Hoeness Claims Liverpool and Real Madrid Want Xabi Alonso

Uli Hoeness, the honorary president of Bayern Munich, has made significant claims…

Fans Demand Nike Recall of England’s Euro 2024 Kit for St George’s Cross Color Change

The controversy surrounding England’s Euro 2024 kit, designed by Nike, has sparked…

Nottingham Forest Gets Four Points Deducted for Profitability Breach

Nottingham Forest’s recent four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and…

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Thibaut Courtois Has Ruptured His Internal Meniscus of The Right Knee

Thibaut Courtois Has Ruptured His Internal Meniscus of The Right Knee –…