The biggest play in the Seattle Seahawks' 16-6 victory over the Arizona Cardinals was undoubtedly safety Coby Bryant's interception return for a touchdown. The result extended Seattle's lead to 13-3 and effectively put the game out of reach for the Cardinals considering how well Seattle's defense played.
Coby Bryant's second career interception was HUGE!
– The Seahawks Wire (@TheSeahawksWire)
For those with a keen eye and a good memory, Bryant's celebration as he plunged into the end zone was the same as that of the legendary Marshawn Lynch, who did it twice at the end of his two best runs. The iconic in the playoffs, then the …that was against the Arizona Cardinals. More on this The specific run in a minute.
Art, but do it… Marshawn.
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Seahawks fans can recognize this celebration anywhere, and Bryant admitted after the game that it was specifically a tribute to Lynch himself. After all, could you really make such a gesture in a Seattle uniform and have it? not is it about Beast Mode? Bryant stated after the game that this was done in honor of No. 24, and knowing he would face a fine, Bryant made a special request to Lynch.
.We need you to show your boy some love
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Unfortunately, the NFL is sure to hit Bryant hard. Detroit Lions wide receiver on a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11. The league fined Williams a staggering $19,697 for his “”
The horror. Won't someone do that? Please !?
quarterback Geno Smith even said at the postgame press conference “Man, please don’t punish him, NFL. He should keep his money!”
Bryant was aware of the potential costs and decided to do it anyway. Good for him. In the press conference, he mentioned that he chose the Lynch celebration because he was playing against the Cardinals. Bryant then began to remember where he was when Marshawn raced through the Arizona defense on that fateful night.
“I actually watched the game with my dad [in Cleveland]”,” Bryant explained. “I'm so happy to be drafted here. I told my parents I would do it and it showed!”
Regarding his parents, Bryant also mentioned that Sunday outside of football was a very special day for his family. When asked what Bryant did with the intercepted ball, he gave one of the best answers a player can give:
“I definitely caught the ball. It's actually my mother's birthday. What a coincidence and I will give it to her as one of her gifts.”
