For the second time this season and seventh time in his career, Russell Wilson has been named Offensive Player of the Week in the NFC, tying former Seattle running back Shaun Alexander for the most Player of the Week honors in franchise history.
On Sunday Night Football, Wilson completed 20-of-31 throws for 227 yards and three touchdowns, helping lead the Seahawks to an impressive 24-10 victory over NFL-leading Philadelphia. The Week 13 performance came in front of a national television audience and helped vault Wilson into the League-wide MVP conversation.
"I try to just do my job," Wilson said this past weekend when asked if the primetime matchup against Carson Wentz and the Eagles gave him any extra motivation. "My job is to help our football team win, and that's really all that matters. … I think for me, it's really just doing my job and trying to do it really, really well and trying to make the other 10 guys better. That's really all that I ever focus on, all that I ever have focused on. Those guys make me look good. I just try to make the plays, and try to continue to trust in them and what they're doing, and we always find a way."
Wilson's first NFC Offensive Player of the Week award this year came in early November following the Seahawks' 41-38 victory over the Houston Texans. In that game, Wilson passed for a franchise-record 452 yards and threw four touchdowns, rallying the club for a three-play, 80-yard drive in the final minutes to stake Seattle its fourth win in a row at the time.
Wilson is also up for Clutch Performer of the Week for his outing against the Eagles. Fans can vote for Wilson online through 12 p.m. PT this Friday, December 8 over at NFL.com.
Team photographer Rod Mar shares exclusive behind-the-scenes images from the Seahawks' 24-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles during Week 13 on Sunday Night Football at CenturyLink Field.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson walks to the locker room at CenturyLink Field wearing his Bose headphones.
Russell Wilson shoots a video of receiver Tyler Lockett who wears a custom jacket featuring his cartoon likeness.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll sports custom Nike Air Monarchs as part of the "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative in which players (and coaches) wore custom shoes for their favorite charities.
Linebacker Bobby Wagner talks to the team before they leave the locker room for pregame introductions.
Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham is introduced to a sellout crowd at CenturyLink field for the Sunday Night Football game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.
As a television camera focuses on him, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson waits to hear his name called during pregame introductions.
Seattle's Frank Clark sacks Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz in the first quarter.
Seattle's Paul Richardson reaches out but can't get a hold of this pass by quarterback Russell Wilson.
Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham celebrates with fans in the north end zone after his touchdown reception gave Seattle a 10-0 first quarter lead.
Defensive end Michael Bennett gives advice to linebacker Michael Wilhoite during a break in the action.
Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark smiles and fires up the 12s at CenturyLInk Field.
Seattle's Michael Bennett grabs hold of Eagles running back Jay Ajayi in the third quarter.
The football goes loose in the end zone after the Seahawks stripped the ball from Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, resulting in a touchback for Seattle.
Seattle's Shaquill Griffin and Michael Wilhoite celebrate after the defense caused a turnover near the end zone that resulted in a touchback.
Seattle's Mike Davis tries to fly over the pile for a touchdown but is stopped short.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett enjoys his touchdown with an "alley-top" celebration with teammate Doug Baldwin.
Seattle's Mike Davis leaves an Eagles defender on the ground as he eludes another.
12s were rowdy as the Eagles faced a third down in the fourth quarter.
Head coach Pete Carroll took a moment to fire up his defense in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett leaves Philadelphia's Jaylen Watkins grasping for air as he races up field.
Seattle's Russell Wilson pitches the ball to running back Mike Davis on an improvised option play to gain a first down in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's J.D. McKissic sits for a "Dragon Ball Z" inspired celebration after his fourth quarter touchdown gave the Seahawks a 24-10 lead.
Seattle's Bobby Wagner makes another one of his game-high 13 tackles.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll congratulates linebacker Bobby Wagner after the defense stopped another Philadelphia drive.
Seahawks running back Mike Davis fires up the 12s on the sidelines as the clock runs out on their 24-10 victory.
Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell congratulates Germain Ifedi and Thomas Rawls on the sidelines.
Quarterback Austin Davis poses for a photo with 10-year old Luke Smith, who has a congenital heart defect and whom Davis met at Seattle's Children's Hospital earlier this year. Davis dedicated his cleats to Luke as part of the "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative and gave Luke the cleats as a gift.
In the locker room, running back Mike Davis greets and thanks team owner Paul Allen.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is congratulated by team president Peter McLoughlin in the locker room after the game. Wilson is holding the Sunday Night Football Player of the game ball, which he was awarded after the game.
The Seahawks turned up their rave celebration in the locker room after the 24-10 win over the Eagles, which improved their record to 8-4 heading into the last four games of the season.
