Aaron Rodgers is new york jetsmatchup with seattle seahawks It took a historic play from Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams for Seattle to get back into the game.
Rodgers nearly got New York into the end zone again midway through the second quarter. On third-and-8 from Seattle's own 10-yard line, Rodgers' pass was slanted and intercepted by Williams, who fell into coverage. The big man rumbled 91 yards and scored a touchdown. This is the first pick-six thrown inside the red zone in Rodgers' career. It's also the longest pick-six by a defensive lineman in NFL history.
Watch here as Williams intercepts Rodgers and returns the ball to the end zone.
There are few things better than a “big man touchdown,” but Williams' victory was historic. Check out Williams' stats on pick-sixes.
And this gem from ESPN Research: Leonard Williams' pick-six became the longest by a defensive lineman in NFL history. The previous record was 91 yards by Grant Wistrom of the Rams in Atlanta on October 17, 1999. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 1, 2024
Leonard Williams' 91-yard touchdown was the longest return touchdown by a player over 300 pounds since at least 2000.
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— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) December 1, 2024
Seahawks vs. Jets was already shaping up to be a great game. Now it will be remembered as the magnificent “Sick Six”.
