The Seahawks lost to the Vikings on Sunday, dropping to 8-7 this season with two must-win games left to play. In addition to the 27-24 final score, here are 12 numbers that help tell the story of Seattle's Week 16 loss.
15
Completions on 15 attempts for 219 yards and three touchdowns for Geno Smith on Seattle's three touchdown drives. Smith finished the game throwing for 314 yards and completed 72.1 percent of his passes.
2
Interceptions for Smith, a pair of turnovers that were big factors in a three-point loss.
7
Games this season in which the Seahawks have lost the turnover battle, contributing to a 1-6 record in those games. The Seahawks are 7-1 this season when positive or even in turnover differential.
4.8
Yards per play averaged by the Vikings, nearly a yard below their 5.7 yards-per-play average coming into the game.
298
Yards gained by the Vikings, well below their average of 349.8 coming into the game.
5
300-yard passing games for Geno Smith this season, tied for the most in a single season in franchise history with Russell Wilson, who had five in 2020.
59
Rushing yards gained by the Seahawks, marking the eighth time this season, and fifth time in the last six games, they've rushed for fewer than 100 yards.
11
Penalties enforced against the Seahawks, several of them playing a big role in the game. A first-half offside call against Tre Brown was essentially a four-point penalty, negating a third-down stop and leading to a Vikings touchdown. Then late in the game, a facemask penalty negated a Byron Murphy II sack, turning third-and-18 into first-and-10 one play before Justin Jefferson's game-winning touchdown.
95
Yards for Jaxon Smith-Njigba on eight catches, including an 18-yard touchdown. Smith-Njigba has now led the Seahawks in receiving yards for eight straight games, and is up to 1,089 yards this season, making him the 10th receiver in franchise history to gain 1,000 yards in a season.
47
Career touchdowns for DK Metcalf after he hauled in a 25-yard score on Sunday. That touchdown moved him past Steve Largent for the most touchdown catches through a player's first six seasons in franchise history.
144
Receiving yards on 10 receptions for Justin Jefferson, the most by an opposing pass-catcher this season. Jefferson's big game included two touchdowns, the second of which was a 39-yarder that ended up being the game-winner.
1.0
Sack for defensive tackle Jarran Reed, who also had two passes defensed, two quarterback hits, a forced fumble and four tackles in a standout performance.
Must-see shots of the Seahawks at their Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) and Seahawks free safety Julian Love (20) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks free safety Julian Love (20), Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22), Seahawks free safety Coby Bryant (8), and Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks free safety Coby Bryant (8) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks players at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14), Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11), and Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) and Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks players at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) at the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
