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Former Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Tedric Thompson is no stranger to takeaways. During his four years in Boulder (2013-2016), he amassed 13 interceptions, tied with Tim James for fifth all-time in school history. Thursday night in Seattle, the third-year pro made a strong case for play of the year.
With 2:12 remaining in the 4th quarter and the Seahawks clinging to a one-point lead, Thompson dove to intercept a Jared Goff pass which came off the hands of tight end Gerald Everett. The pass was originally ruled incomplete, but a review clearly showed Thompson slid his right hand under the ball, flipped it up and hauled in his first interception of the young season.
How did Tedric Thompson pick this?!
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Candidate for interception of the year! #Seahawks @nuevexted
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The Rams did get the ball back with 1:38 remaining, but Greg Zuerlein pushed a potential game-winning 44-yard field goal attempt to the right. Seattle improved 4-1 with the victory over their NFC West rivals. For the game, Thompson finished with three combined tackles and the interception, the second of his career.
Next up for Seahawks is a road matchup with Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns on October 13th. Through four games, Mayfield has thrown six interceptions.