Vikings at Seahawks

Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago

In a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Seattle Seahawks narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 28-23, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. With the stakes high, both teams fought hard, but the Seahawks managed to hold off a late surge from the Vikings to secure their victory.

Jalen Milroe led the way for Seattle, throwing for two touchdowns while also contributing to the offensive rhythm throughout the game. On the other side, J.J. McCarthy showcased his skills with 248 passing yards, keeping the Vikings in contention. Demond Claiborne was a workhorse on the ground, adding 101 rushing yards to Minnesota's effort, but it wasn't enough to overcome Seattle's explosive plays.

Defensively, the Seahawks made key stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Byron Murphy II’s sack and Nick Emmanwori’s critical interception. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Emmanwori's pick thwarted a promising Vikings drive, allowing Seattle to regain momentum and ultimately seal the win. Andrew Van Ginkel led the Vikings with four total tackles, but it was the Seahawks' timely defense that proved decisive in this playoff clash.