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Rashid Shaheed's 95-Yard Opening Kickoff TD Gives Seahawks Instant Divisional Lead

The midseason trade for Rashid Shaheed is delivering immediate postseason impact.

Overview

  • The wide receiver took the opening kickoff 95 yards to the end zone to start the divisional-round game against San Francisco.
  • The score put Seattle ahead 7-0 just 13 seconds into the first quarter.
  • Officials flagged 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro for an attempted trip on the return, with the penalty enforced on the extra point.
  • Seattle acquired Shaheed from the Saints on Nov. 4 in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round draft picks.
  • After entering the concussion protocol late in December, he was cleared to play and logged his first playoff return and first postseason touchdown.