Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in a blue No. 3 jersey running with the football against the Jets in November 2012

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December 2, 2012: Russell Wilson’s 97-yard drive and overtime touchdown beat the Bears 23-17

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Overtime in Chicago

On December 2, 2012, Russell Wilson drove the Seahawks 97 yards to take the lead, Robbie Gould tied it as time expired, and Wilson hit Sidney Rice for a 13-yard overtime touchdown. Seattle won 23-17.

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From the 3-yard line

Seattle took over at its own 3 with 3:40 left, trailing 14-10. Wilson converted a fourth-and-3, hit Rice for 27 yards, and found Golden Tate for the go-ahead score with 24 seconds left.

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Gould forces overtime

Chicago still had 24 seconds. Jay Cutler threw deep to Brandon Marshall for 56 yards, and Gould’s 46-yard field goal as time expired made it 17-17.

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One possession ends it

Seattle won the toss. Wilson scrambled, Lynch ran, and on the next snap after a third-down catch to the 13, Wilson rolled left to Rice, who lunged in. The touchdown stood on review.

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By the numbers

Wilson went 23 of 37 for 293 yards and two touchdowns plus 71 rushing yards. Marshall had 10 catches for 165 yards. It was Seattle’s only road win besides a September trip to Carolina.

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What came next

The Seahawks went to 7-5, won out to finish 11-5, and reached the divisional round. A year later they won Super Bowl XLVIII. Chicago finished 10-6 and missed the playoffs.

Image credit

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson against the Jets in November 2012. Photo by Larry Maurer, resized

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