Minnesota did struggle some against the run; missed tackles caused issues as Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet combined for 108 yards rushing.
The Vikings defense kept Seattle out of the end zone for most of the game, with the Seahawks only offensive TD occurring midway through the fourth quarter on a 17-yard Charbonnet run. Seattle’s first touchdown was an 85-yard pick six of rookie QB Max Brosmer, who started in place of J.J. McCarthy (concussion protocol).
Minnesota also forced Seattle into 15 third-down situations, tied for the team’s second-most this season. The Seahawks converted just six of those third downs (40%).
Metellus acknowledged there’s some pride to be had in stifling an offense “that’s been firing” all season.
“Shout out to Sammy D. and the boys, you know, they’ve been doing anything this year,” Metellus said. “We knew we had a test. We had to do whatever we could to give our offense a chance … but I think we still left a lot of plays out there. We didn’t play great, but we did play pretty good.”
Added Wilson: “If they get into a short field, our mentality is to keep them to a field goal. … We’ve gotta hold up there.”