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Best highlight for Seahawks in Week 5 loss to 49ers
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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett delivered the highlight of the game for the team in their 32-29 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 with a momentum-shifting interception that helped the Seahawks briefly take control of the game late.
Pritchett picked off Brock Purdy with 7:24 remaining in the third quarter, stepping in front of a pass intended for Jacob Cowing. The takeaway gave the Seahawks' offense a short field, and three plays later, Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba on a 16-yard touchdown strike to put Seattle ahead 23-21.
Pritchett's impact extended beyond the interception. In the first quarter of the game, he made a sensational special teams tackle, racing downfield and bringing down 49ers returner Jacob Cowing with a vicious tackle shortly after he got his hands on the punt. The play prevented San Francisco from gaining additional field position and helped Seattle's coverage unit set the tone early.
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While the Seahawks ultimately fell to the 49ers on a late field goal, Pritchett's playmaking on defense stood out as one of the brightest moments of the game in a hard-fought divisional loss, and his special teams tackle was worthy of recognition as well.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Best highlight for Seahawks in Week 5 loss to 49ers
