Seattle
Seahawks
4-6
31
FINAL
28
New England
Patriots
6-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Seattle Seahawks narrowly defeated the New England Patriots 31-28, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, as Seattle sought to solidify its position in the postseason race while New England aimed to keep pace in a competitive division.
Seattle's offense was powered by an exceptional performance from Kenneth Walker, who rushed for an impressive 196 yards and contributed significantly to the team's scoring efforts. LaNorris Sellers of the Patriots had a standout day as well, throwing for 264 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his passing prowess even in defeat. The aerial attack also featured Jaylin Lane, who racked up 182 receiving yards, keeping the Patriots in contention throughout the game.
Defensively, the Seahawks made key plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Genesis Smith's timely interception that stifled a potential game-tying drive from New England. Although the Patriots' defense had strong performers like Cedric Gray, who recorded 2.5 sacks, the Seahawks' ability to respond to pressure and capitalize on critical moments ultimately determined the outcome. This game was a testament to resilience, as both teams fought hard, but it was Seattle that made the decisive plays to secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 21 | 10 | 48% | 264 | 4 | 1 | 113.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 11 | 7 | 64% | 179 | 1 | 0 | 137.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 21 | 196 | 9.3 | 66 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Damon Riddick | HB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jr | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Nelson Casey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 182 | 45.5 | 5 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | — | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jr | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Miguel Cordova | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Damon Riddick | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Mahon | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathan Ridley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ruiz | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 |
| Edward Wilson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

