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Bulldogs in the NFL: OT Charles Cross key part of winning play for Seahawks

Former Mississippi State lineman Charles Cross helped his running back into the goal line in what his head coach calls one his favorite plays ever
Taylor Hodges|
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross (67) looks on from the sideline during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field.
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross (67) looks on from the sideline during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field. | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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Former Mississippi State offensive lineman Charles Cross just gave his head coach with Seattle a play he's never seen.

It was late in the first half and the Seahawks faced third-and-goal from the one-yard line against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night.

Running back Zach Charbonnet took the handoff and tried to score on an end around play, but was stuffed at the goal line. That’s when Cross started pushing, and one point lifting Charbonnet up and into the end zone.

"I was driving my legs and definitely felt this wave behind me,” Charbonnet said. “Pushed me straight in."

“I just saw he wasn’t in the end zone yet,” Cross said. “I was in tunnel vision at the moment. I was just running through him. Next thing: He was in the end zone.”

“Yeah, I screwed it up. I should have given Charles a game ball,” Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said. “That’s one of my favorite plays I’ve ever seen.”

That touchdown gave the Seahawks a 14-3, but had to kick a 52-yard field goal as time expired to secure the 23-20 win.

And that win is made all the sweeter for Cross with his touchdown assist.

Plenty more former Bulldogs will be taking the field Sunday and Monday for this week’s slate of NFL games.

Here’s an all-Mississippi State NFL Schedule:

Sunday

Minnesota Vikings (2-1) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) in Dubland, Ireland, 8:30 a.m. NFL Network

CB Darius Slay (PIT)
Season: 7 solo tackles, 1 PD

Washington Commanders (2-1) at Atlanta Falcons (1-2), 12 p.m. CBS

LB Preston Smith (WAS)
Season: Signed with Commanders last week.

Tennessee Titans (0-3) at Houston Texans (0-3), 12 p.m. CBS

DT Jeffery Simmons (TEN)
Season: 4 tackles (3 solo, 1 assist), 1 TFL, 1 sack, 4 QBH, 1FF

Carolina Panthers (1-2) at New England Patriots (1-2), 12 p.m. FOX

DT Jaden Crumedy (CAR)
Season: 2 tackles, 3 GP

Indianapolis Colts (3-0) at Los Angeles Rams (2-1), 3:05 p.m. FOX

CB Emmanuel Forbes (LAR)
Season: 10 tackles (5 solo, 5 assists), 1 INT, 1 PD

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) at San Francisco 49ers (3-0), 3:05 p.m. FOX

P Logan Cooke (JAX)
Season: 10 punts, 499 yards, 49.9 avg., long 60

Baltimore Ravens (1-2) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-2), 3:25 p.m. CBS

DT Chris Jones (KC)
Season: 5 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack

Chicago Bears (1-2) at Las Vegas Raiders (1-2), 3:25 p.m. CBS

CB Decamerion Richardson (LV)
Season: 1 tackle

DE Montez Sweat (CHI)
Season: 8 tackles, 3 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 PD, 3 QBH

Green Bay Packers (2-1) at Dallas Cowboys (1-2), 7:20 p.m. NBC

C/G Elgton Jenkins (GB)
Season: 3 GS

QB Dak Prescott (DAL)
Season: 90 of 126, 800 yards; 4 runs, 20 yards

Monday

New York Jets (0-3) at Miami Dolphins (0-3), 6:15 p.m., ESPN

LB Willie Gay Jr. (MIA)
Season: 3 GP, 3 tackles, 1 TFL

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TAYLOR HODGES

Award-winning sports editor, writer, columnist, and photographer with 15 years’ experience offering his opinion and insight about the sports world in Mississippi and Texas, but he was taken to Razorback pep rallies at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth before he could walk. Taylor has covered all levels of sports, from small high schools in the Mississippi Delta to NFL games. Follow Taylor on Twitter and Facebook.

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