SEATTLE (AP) — Geno Smith threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with 38 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks rallied for a 24-20 win over the Browns after blowing an early 14-point lead.
After struggling for long stretches against the best defense in the NFL, Smith was sensational on Seattle’s final drive. He connected on 4 of 5 passes, the last of which was a quick screen to Smith-Njigba.
The rookie first-round pick from Ohio State used a terrific block from DK Metcalf on the perimeter to sneak down the sideline and score.
Seattle gave itself a chance by intercepting Cleveland quarterback P.J. Walker near midfield with 1:57 remaining.
The deflected interception was Walker’s third turnover of the game.