Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today - Thursday, December 27 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
NFL.com Ranks Wilson Among League's Top 3 Offensive Players
In the Seahawks' 38-31 playoff-clinching win over the Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday at CenturyLink Field, Russell Wilson out-dueled this season's MVP-favorite Patrick Mahomes, as the Seattle quarterback completed 18-of-29 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns, good for a 127.2 quarterback rating. Wilson also ran eight times for 57 yards.
The performance caught the attention of former No. 1 overall draft pick and NFL Network analyst David Carr, who each week takes a look at the play of all offensive players in the league and ranks his top 15, a pecking order he bases solely on this season. While Mahomes continues to top Carr's latest list heading into Week 17, Wilson moved up two spots from a week ago and now sits at No. 3 behind Mahomes and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (No. 2).
Here's what Carr had to say about Wilson's rise:
"Wilson and the Seahawks had a statement win over the Chiefs last week, which also secured them a playoff berth. He has tied his career-high with 34 passing touchdowns this season and is on pace for a career-high passer rating (112.7)."
Social Post Of The Day
Today's 'Social Post of the Day' comes from us - @Seahawks, as we remember Sigi Schmid, the former Seattle Sounders FC coach who passed away this week. Schmid was 65.
More From Around The Web
Seahawks.com's John Boyle catches up with running back Chris Carson on his 1,000-yard-plus rushing effort this season and shares reaction from Seahawks players on the contract extension for head coach Pete Carroll.
Seven Seattle players were sidelined with injuries during Wednesday's Seahawks practice.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner brought 98 local kids on a holiday shopping spree last week.
The Tacoma News Tribune offers five things to know about the Arizona Cardinals, the Seahawks' opponent in this weekend's regular-season finale.
Tim Booth at the Associated Press notes an impressive statistic the Seahawks are trying to match this season.
710 ESPN Seattle staff comment on Carroll's Seahawks legacy versus his legacy in college at USC.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 16 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrives at CenturyLInk Field and walks by a mural next to the team's locker room.
Safety Bradley McDougald makes his way up the hallway leading to the players locker room at CenturyLink Field before the game.
Kicker Sebastian Janikowski finds a moment of quiet in his locker hours before the kickoff of Sunday Night Football before the game.
Offensive lineman Elijah Nkansah is in the holiday spirit as he stretches before the game two days before Christmas. Nkansah was called up from the practice squad for the contest against the Chiefs.
Outside the locker room, linebacker Bobby Wagner signs autographs for early arriving fans.
Seahawks mascot "Blitz" chats with television personality Joel McHale before the game. McHale was raised in Seattle and is an avid 12.
Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright, flanked by team president Chuck Arnold (left) and general manager John Schneider, is awarded the Seahawks Man of the Year award during pregame.
The Sea Gals perform during pregame festivities before the Sunday Night Football game at CenturyLink Field.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett speaks to the team before they leave the locker room for kickoff against the Chiefs.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wasted no time making plays in front of the Sunday Night Football cameras, scrambling for 19 yards on the team's opening drive.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson heads up the left side for 17 yards.
Seahawks defensive end Dion Jordan collars Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes for a sack in the first quarter.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin makes a play on Kansas City's Chris Conley near the end of the first quarter.
12s were loud and colorful as usual for the prime time matchup between the Seahawks and the Chiefs.
Seahawks defensive end Dion Jordan forces Chiefs running back Damien Williams to fumble in the second quarter.
Seattle's Shamar Stephen and Jarran Reed dive to recover a Kansas City fumble in the second quarter.
Seahawks tight end Nick Vannett dives for the end zone on a one-yard touchdown reception from Russell Wilson.
Tight end Nick Vannett celebrates his touchdown with 12s in the south end zone.
At halftime, defensive players Quinton Jefferson, Frank Clark and Jacob Martin confer in a corner of the locker room.
Special teams coach Brian Schneider talks with Elijah Nkansah and Joey Hunt in the locker room during halftime.
Quarterback Russell Wilson, Brett Hundley and Alex McGough meet during halftime in the Seahawks locker room.
Seahawks receiver David Moore leaps high in the corner of the end zone but was just out-of-bounds upon landing for an incomplete pass.
Seahawks special teamers Neiko Thorpe, J.D. McKissic and Maurice Alexander react after a play in the third quarter.
Head coach Pete Carroll and special teams coach Brian Schneider talk with kicker Sebastian Janikowski who was injured on a play earlier in the game.
Tight end Ed Dickson reacts after his second effort earned a first down in front of the Chiefs bench.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin leaps to make a twisting catch for a 27-yard touchdown in the third quarter, giving the Seahawks a 24-17 lead.
Seahawks defensive coordinator Ken Norton, Jr. congratulates Quinton Jefferson as he comes off the field after the defense forced the Chiefs to punt.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin knocks the ball away from Chiefs intended receiver Kelvin Benjamin in the end zone and Kansas City had to settle for a field goal on the drive.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson escapes up the middle for a 26-yard gain in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's Ed Dickson dives across the middle to corral a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson in the third quarter.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin makes a fingertip catch deep in Chiefs territory to set up Chris Carson's touchdown late in the game.
Seattle's Chris Carson goes crashing into the end zone with a one-yard touchdown to extend the Seahawks lead to 38-28 in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks Russell Wilson, Chris Carson, David Moore, Mike Davis, Nick Vannett and Justin Britt pose for the Sunday Night Football cameras after Carson's touchdown late in the game gave Seattle a ten point lead.
Seahawks fans make noise on the Chiefs final drive.
Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown pumps up the 12s on Kansas City's final drive.
Seahawks Frank Clark and Jarran Reed tackle Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes late in the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll puts his arms around receiver Doug Baldwin as the clock ticks down on the victory over the Chiefs, clinching a playoff berth for the Seahawks.
Defensive end Frank Clark and head coach Pete Carroll celebrate as the offense takes the victory formation to seal the victory.
After the game, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes meet at midfield.
Seahawks fans went home with a Merry Christmas after their team sealed a playoff berth in Week 16, the day before the day before Christmas.
A jubilant Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson enters the victorious locker room after the game.
The Seahawks surround head coach Pete Carroll in the jubilant locker room after the win over the Chiefs clinched a playoff spot.
