Thomas picked up a fumble and returned it for a touchdown, but the play’s legacy was Thomas’ celebration: He jumped into the stands, handed off the ball and then ran to an official, who he preceded to hug. That earned Thomas a 15-yard penalty, but it was probably worth it for posterity.
The Seahawks appeared in danger of a shocking season opening home loss to Miami — a game that already had a pall cast over it after Russell Wilson suffered a sprained ankle in the third quarter — before finally mounting a drive, converting two fourth-down plays to get to the Miami 2-yard line with 57 seconds left.