Overview
- Players said Macdonald told the kickoff unit at halftime to take one back, while the coach later downplayed the prediction at the podium.
- Shaheed finished with 215 all-purpose yards, including 4 receptions for 67 yards, in his first touchdown game since arriving via midseason trade.
- Seattle’s defense forced three turnovers and has not allowed a touchdown in eight consecutive quarters, limiting Atlanta to nine points.
- Rookie Nick Emmanwori blocked a field goal and intercepted a pass, and Devon Witherspoon added an interception and a fumble recovery.
- Sam Darnold threw three second-half touchdown passes as Seattle strengthened its playoff position, currently holding the NFC’s No. 5 seed.