Russell Wilson gave the Vikings a wild pick-six by batting the ball to a defender

Russell Wilson is one of the best players in the NFL who has often pulled off the unthinkable in leading the Seahawks to big wins throughout his career.

But in the second quarter of Monday night’s game against the Vikings, Wilson did something pretty wild that cost his team a touchdown – instead of batting a ball down to the ground he batted it forward and it cost him dearly. The ball landed in Anthony Harris’ hands and the Vikings safety ran it back 15 yards for the touchdown to give Minnesota a 14-7 lead in Seattle.

Check out how this crazy play happened, as Wilson’s initial pass was batted back at him by a defensive lineman:

Russell Wilson with the assist on this insane pick-six!pic.twitter.com/eGx1Lh1H32

— Stadium (@Stadium) December 3, 2019

Russell Wilson tried to bat it down…

But it turned into a pick 6 🤔🔥pic.twitter.com/38lZGT4z5X

— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) December 3, 2019

Twitter had jokes:

It finally happened. Here's proof that Russell Wilson is too short:

(🏈: @NFL)pic.twitter.com/eSJhIwOjgu

— The Ringer (@ringer) December 3, 2019

Russell Wilson guiding that Pick-6 pic.twitter.com/SMZZ6CH4OL

— Adam Lefkoe (@AdamLefkoe) December 3, 2019

A taller quarterback would be way better at volleyball. Nearly a decade into his career, the scouts who said Russell Wilson is too short are finally vindicated.

— Robert Mays (@robertmays) December 3, 2019

Russell Wilson's volleyball career ceased before it even began.

— Brad Evans (@YahooNoise) December 3, 2019

Russell Wilson out here playing volleyball… pic.twitter.com/vTkD4sfOrF

— Rob Paul (@RobPaulNFL) December 3, 2019

Russell Wilson should have just caught the batted ball or pushed it down to the ground, not swung at it. That as crazy. I wonder if that's ever happened before in NFL history. QB swats batted ball to DB for pick six. LOL

— Aaron J. Fentress (@AaronJFentress) December 3, 2019