Seattle
Seahawks
5-2
38
FINAL
32
Minnesota
Vikings
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Seattle Seahawks narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 38-32, in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With playoff implications on the line, both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Seahawks who emerged victorious, improving their standing in the competitive NFC.
Kyler Murray delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 440 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Nico Collins was a standout target, racking up 171 receiving yards that proved crucial in key moments. Trey Benson contributed to the Vikings' efforts with a solid 88 rushing yards, but it was the Seahawks' aerial attack that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Seahawks were led by Fred Warner, who recorded five total tackles, providing stability against a potent Vikings offense. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Seahawks' defense held strong, forcing the Vikings to settle for a field goal instead of a game-tying touchdown. This critical stand allowed Seattle to maintain their lead and secure the hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 440 | 5 | 4 | 112.8 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 264 | 3 | 1 | 137.4 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 19 | 88 | 4.6 | 23 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| MARSHAWN L YNCH | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 10 | 171 | 17.1 | 68 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| RANDY MOSS | WR | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 30 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | — | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 28 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 29 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 19 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RICHARD SHERMAN | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ANTOINE WINFIELD | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 59 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

