The Seattle Seahawks are keeping their playoff hopes alive for the second consecutive week, thanks to a late touchdown drive. On Sunday, the Seahawks hosted the Minnesota Vikings in a pivotal NFC West matchup. With the game tied at 24 late in the fourth quarter, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson led the offense on a 13-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyler Lockett. The touchdown gave the Seahawks a 31-24 lead, which they held on to for the win.
The victory was a crucial one for Seattle, as it kept them in the hunt for a wild card spot in the NFC. With the win, the Seahawks improved to 8-4 on the season and are now just one game behind the San Francisco 49ers in the division standings.
Wilson was instrumental in the win, completing 25 of 33 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for a team-high 46 yards, including a key 12-yard scramble on third down during the game-winning drive. Lockett was Wilson’s favorite target, catching nine passes for 90 yards and the game-winning touchdown.
The Seahawks defense also played well, holding the Vikings to just three points in the second half. Linebacker Bobby Wagner led the way with 11 tackles and a sack, while safety Quandre Diggs had an interception and a fumble recovery.
The win was a big one for Seattle, as it kept their playoff hopes alive for another week. With two games left in the regular season, the Seahawks will need to win both games and get some help from other teams if they want to make the playoffs. But with Wilson and Lockett leading the way, the Seahawks have shown they have what it takes to make a run at the postseason.
