Russell Wilson’s Return to Seattle Ends in Loss

Though Wilson repeatedly connected with his new receivers, Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton, for big gains and threw for 340 yards and one touchdown, he could not will the Broncos to a victory that surely would have carried personal significance.

The boos for Wilson started the moment he and his new team took the field, and they continued throughout. He was sacked twice and hit numerous times, much to the delight of the sellout crowd at Lumen Field. Fans held signs that said “Show Russ the Boom,” a reference to Seattle’s “Legion of Boom” defense, and “12 3,” a nod to the Seahawks’ nickname for their fans — as in the 12th player — and Wilson’s No. 3 jersey.

By game’s end, the crowd of 68,695 chanted “Ge-no, Ge-no,” to celebrate Wilson’s replacement, who began the game by completing 17 of his first 18 passes, one of which found tight end Will Dissly alone for a 38-yard score on the Seahawks’ first offensive possession.

Smith finished with 195 yards and two touchdowns on 23 of 28 passing.

The Seahawks’ defense ultimately won, recovering fumbles by Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams on goal-line stands to help the Seahawks maintain a 17-13 lead.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/sports/football/seahawks-broncos-russell-wilson-score.html