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WATCH: Former Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson might’ve had the play of the year

Former Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson has a weird history with Hail Marys.

First, there was the Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins’ buzzer-beating Hail Mary touchdown against the Badgers in 2011.

Now, we add a potential NFL play of the year to the list.

Wilson and the Broncos trailed the Commanders 35-27 with three seconds left in regulation. Denver had the ball at the 50 yard-line, needing a touchdown and two-point conversion to force overtime.

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Wilson faced immediate pressure at his own 40-yard-line and heaved the ball into the air, though it would’ve fallen a few yards short of the goal line.

Then chaos happened:

The tough part of the story is the Broncos missed the two-point conversion and lost 35-33, dropping to 0-2 on the season.

Wilson through two weeks has completed 68% of his passes and thrown for 485 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Despite the 0-2 record, he looks much better than he did last year with head coach Sean Payton now roaming the sidelines.

Wilson and the Broncos are back in action next Sunday against the Dolphins.

Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire