FAST FACT The Seahawks and the 49ers are NFC West rivals Seattle earned home-field advantage in the championship game by winning the division Quarterback Russell Wilson had the Seattle Seahawks on the move His team trailed the San Francisco 49ers 17 13 in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game in January 2014 A trip to the Super Bowl was on the line Facing third and 22 Wilson zipped a pass to tight end Zach Miller for 15 yards On fourth and seven Seahawks coach Pete Carroll told his quarterback to go for it Super Bowl Bound 4
Wilson rolls out to pass during the NFC Championship Game 5
FAST FACT Wilson’s touchdown pass to Kearse gave Seattle its first lead of the game Wilson barked out his signals with a hard count The trick fooled a San Francisco defender who jumped offside just before the snap Wilson knew he had a free play He scanned the field and heaved the ball 35 yards to wide receiver Jermaine Kearse Touchdown The Seahawks added a field goal and sealed the win with a late interception They were headed to the Super Bowl 6
Wilson holds up the ball to celebrate his team’s victory over the 49ers 7
