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Seahawks’ Pete Carroll defends fake field goal against Falcons
Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) react after the Seattle Seahawks missed a long field goal attempt in the last minute of the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field on Nov. 20, 2017 in Seattle.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Nov 21, 2017After the Seattle Seahawks lost to the Atlanta Falcons 34-31 on Monday night, coach Pete Carroll defended his fake field goal call at the end of the first half.
The Seahawks trailed 24-17 and lined up for a 34-yard attempt. The Seahawks tossed the ball to tight end Luke Wilson who was stuffed by Falcons’ defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.
"It would have been a really good call if we would have made it," Carroll said, according to USA Today. "It was a terrific opportunity, right where we wanted it. The defensive tackle made a better play. He wasn't supposed to be there."
Here’s the replay of Jarrett laying out Wilson:
The @AtlantaFalcons aren't fooled by the fake field goal. #InBrotherhood #ATLvsSEA pic.twitter.com/aJIfJmYeUt
— NFL (@NFL) November 21, 2017
