Seahawks’ Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf connect on 54-yard TD

SEATTLE — DK Metcalf scored a game-changing touchdown in the Seattle Seahawks’ season opener last week when he blew by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver on a fourth-and-3 play.

The victim on Metcalf’s second touchdown of the season: reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year in New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore.

The Seahawks’ second-year wide receiver showed he’s got strength to go along with his blazing speed when he fought through contact from Gilmore to haul in an over-the-shoulder throw from quarterback Russell Wilson, leading to a 54-yard touchdown.

The play tied the Seahawks-Patriots Sunday night matchup at 14 all midway through the second quarter. According to ESPN Stats & Information, that was the first touchdown Gilmore has allowed as the nearest defender in coverage since 2018. Last season, Gilmore had a league-high 96 targets without allowing a TD.

Gilmore has been shadowing Metcalf for much of the game’s first half.