Russell Wilson & Seattle Beat Dallas, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Former NC State quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seahawks (9-6) beat the Cowboys yesterday 21-12, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Wilson was 14 of 21 for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns. His QB Rating was a gaudy 107.8.

Seattle took the lead shortly after halftime, returning an interception 30 yards for a touchdown, and they didn’t trail again. Wilson grew a 6-yard touchdown to Doug Baldwin to seal the deal.

Speaking of QB Rating, Wilson has more games with a QB Rating of 110 or higher in his first 48 games than any player in NFL history.

Most games with passer rating of 110 or higher in first 48 career games
21 … Russell Wilson
17 … Kurt Warner
16 … Dan Marino
15 … Philip Rivers
14 … Nick Foles

— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) December 24, 2017

With yesterday’s victory, Wilson secured another winning season, becoming the 1st QB in NFL history to do so in his 1st 6 seasons.

With his 9th win this season, @DangeRussWilson became the first QB in @NFLhistory to have a winning record in each of his first 6 seasons. #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/uHP7Z01bFB

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 25, 2017

Seattle can clinch a wild-card berth with a victory over the Cardinals and a Falcons loss to the Panthers.