Chris Carson scores 2 touchdowns in 1st quarter of Seahawks opener

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson scores two touchdowns in the first quarter of the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Seattle Seahawks are in Atlanta to take on the Falcons on the road for their Week 1, regular-season opener.  Midway through the second quarter, the Seahawks have a 14-9 lead, courtesy of running back Chris Carson, who scored two touchdowns for Seattle in just the first quarter of play.

The first score came on a three-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to cap off a 77-yard TD drive that ate 6:23 off the clock and put Seattle ahead 7-3.

The second score was much quicker, a three-play drive for 60 yards that culminated in a 19-yard pass to Carson and the touchdown.

In the middle of the second quarter, Carson is now a perfect 4-4 receiving for 37 yards and the two touchdowns.

Here’s a look at both of his scoring plays:

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