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2021 NFL Power Rankings, Week 3: Ravens knock off Chiefs, Raiders crack top 10

By Randy Gurzi

Sep 19, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates scoring a fourth quarter touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates scoring a fourth quarter touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 19: Russell Wilson #3 and Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks react after connecting on a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lumen Field on September 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /

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It wasn’t the best closing for Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. They were up 24-9 in the third quarter which normally is enough to seal the win.

But Wilson wasn’t able to finish the game off and the Seattle defense gave up three touchdowns to Derrick Henry in the second half. The struggles of Wilson and the fact that they hadn’t lost such a lead ever before were highlighted by ESPN after the game.

"“Russell Wilson was splendid for three-plus quarters, but struggled in the closing minutes of regulation and overtime when Seattle had chances to put the game away. Wilson was 22 of 31 for 343 yards and two touchdowns, including a 63-yard strike to Tyler Lockett in the first half. Chris Carson added a pair of short TD runs, but Seattle saw a 24-9 halftime lead evaporate. It was Seattle’s first loss when leading by at least 15 points at halftime since losing to the St. Louis Rams 33-27 in overtime in 2004 at home.” — AP via ESPN"

Seattle is a potentially elite team every season but they also seem to lay an egg every now and then. They have to hope that’s all this was because they were unable to close out a game they should have won and fell to 1-1.

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