Behind Wilson, Seattle rallies for 12-10 win over Miami

SEATTLE — Hobbled by an ankle injury, Russell Wilson pulled off another fourth-quarter comeback, throwing a 2-yard touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin with 31 seconds left, giving the Seattle Seahawks a 12-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

The expected contenders in the NFC looked flawed offensively and buckled defensively in the fourth quarter, giving up an 86-yard touchdown drive to Ryan Tannehill that gave the Dolphins a 10-6 lead with 4:08 remaining.

That’s when Wilson went to work, playing on a right ankle that twisted badly in the third quarter as he was sacked by Ndamukong Suh.

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Seattle converted on fourth-and-1 early in the drive on a 7-yard run by Christine Michael, but the big play was Wilson finding Baldwin for 22 yards on a crossing route on fourth-and-4 near midfield.

Wilson hit Baldwin in the corner of the end zone to give Seattle the lead.

The extra point was partially blocked by Miami’s Jason Jones, but it didn’t matter.

Wilson’s 19th fourth quarter or overtime comeback ruined Adam Gase’s debut as head coach in Miami.

The Dolphins were stymied by Seattle’s defense for three quarters before putting together an impressive drive to take the lead.

Miami had just 145 yards total offense until the winning drive. Tannehill was 4 of 5, hitting Jarvis Landry for 28 yards and Damien Williams for 29 to reach the Seattle 2. Two plays later, Tannehill bulled across the goal line on a designed draw.

Wilson was hobbled after he was sacked by Suh for a 13-yard loss.

As he was going down, Suh clipped the back of Wilson’s foot and caused the foot and ankle to turn awkwardly. Wilson limped through the possession before getting examined on the sideline and having his foot and ankle taped. He finished 27 of 43 for 258 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Tannehill was 16 of 29 for 186 yards.

Missed it

Miami missed on three great scoring chances. On fourth-and-1 at the Seattle 17 in the first quarter, Tannehill tried to draw the Seahawks offside before handing off to Arian Foster, who was stuffed at the line of scrimmage. On their next series, Kenny Stills got free behind Seattle’s secondary only to drop what would have been a sure touchdown. And in the third quarter, Andrew Franks’ 27-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Cassius Marsh.

Anthem attention

Foster, Stills, Michael Thomas and Jelani Jenkins all took a knee on the Miami sideline just before the national anthem began. The four held their hands over their hearts as the anthem played and stood immediately at its conclusion.

The Dolphins released a statement saying they encourage players and staff to stand during the anthem, but recognize an “individual’s right to reflect during the anthem in different ways.”

On the opposite sideline, Seahawks players and coaches locked arm in arm. That included defensive back Jeremy Lane, who sat during the national anthem in the preseason finale in Oakland in a sign of support for San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Injuries

Dolphins — Mario Williams left in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion. He did not return. DT Earl Mitchell also suffered a calf injury in the first half.

Seahawks — Rookie RB C.J. Prosise suffered a wrist injury in the first half and was seen on the sideline with a cast on his wrist.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, drops to pass against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan (57) celebrates after teammate Cassius Marsh blocked a field goal-attempt by Miami Dolphins’ Andrew Franks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson laces his shoe after getting his ankle taped following a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

The Associated Press Seattle’s Doug Baldwin (89) catches a pass for a touchdown over Miami’s Bobby McCain with 31 seconds left to give the Seahawks a 12-10 win over the Dolphins.