Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love made an incredible play to intercept Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and seal the game. Photo Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Dec 18, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) intercepts a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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Going into their Monday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Seattle Seahawks didn’t seem to have much of a chance.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith missed the game with a groin injury, leading to backup Drew Lock stepping into the top spot.

Lock went 22-for-33 for 208 yards and a late go-ahead touchdown pass in Seattle’s 20-17 win.

The real star of the game for Seattle, however, was safety Julian Love.

Love recorded two interceptions against Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, the second of which sealed the victory for the Seahawks late in the fourth quarter and was one of the best catches of the season.

Between the ability to track the ball that far to the incredible footwork, the game-sealing interception by Love is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the season.

Social media was buzzing over the play.

ESPN’s Mina Kimes, who appeared on the Manningcast as well Monday night, said, “Julian Love and Leonard Williams…massive massive games for two FA/trade additions tonight.”

Draftkings’ Mike Golic Jr made a great point, saying, “Julian Love getting his foot brushed back in bounds by his teammate underneath him. Elite toe-drag assist.”

Dallas Cowboys fan Skip Bayless was thrilled that the Eagles lost, tweeting, “LOVE YOU, JULIAN LOVE. THANK YOU FOR SAVING THE COWBOY SEASON. WHAT A GAME-ENDING INTERCEPTION, GETTING BOTH FEET DOWN.”

Seahawks blogger Brian Nemhauser praised Love, saying, “That was a special, special play by Julian Love. That’s what safeties are supposed to do.”

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