Dec 18, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks vast receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in additional time at Lumen Box. Obligatory Credit score: Kevin Ng-Imagn Pictures Rashid Shaheed has helped put the “particular” within the Seattle Seahawks’ particular groups.
Shaheed returned a punt 58 yards for a landing remaining Thursday in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams, sparking a 16-point, fourth quarter comeback in Seattle’s 38-37 additional time victory.
The NFC West-leading Seahawks (12-3) will glance to increase their five-game profitable streak Sunday once they play the NFC South-leading Carolina Panthers (8-7) in Charlotte, N.C.
“It gave us lifestyles,” Seahawks protection Julian Love stated of the punt go back. “We felt like, for this recreation, our particular groups was once a weapon. We’ve a actually excellent unit. After we were given Rashid this 12 months, it gave us a complete new sense of focal point and effort on particular groups, simply figuring out that he can go back a kick at any second.”
Shaheed, obtained from New Orleans on the industry closing date, additionally returned the second-half kickoff 100 yards for a landing Dec. 7 at Atlanta.
The Seahawks are tied for fourth with 27.9 yards in keeping with kickoff go back and are fourth in moderate punt go back at 15.6. Kicker Jason Myers leads the NFL with 37 box objectives.
“I imply, our particular groups’ unit has simply been a large catalyst for us,” Seattle trainer Mike Macdonald stated.
The Seahawks will take a look at to not sit up for their regular-season finale at San Francisco, a recreation that can decide the department champion and possibly the No. 1 seed within the NFC.
“Our subsequent function is to win the department,” Macdonald stated. “Now, you’ll be able to’t do this except you win the following one, so it is the identical message. Clearly, actually excited to be within the dance. Anything else can occur if you get in, however we were given a department identify at the line that we wish to pass seize.”
The Panthers are coming off a 23-20 victory in opposition to visiting Tampa Bay that gave them a one-game lead over the Buccaneers within the department. The ones groups may even meet in Week 18.
“The playoffs are a pair weeks away. We would not have the posh as a way to take into consideration that and play ‘what-if.’ We need to focal point on (this) week,” Carolina quarterback Bryce Younger stated. “At this time, it is a laugh within the locker room, we get to accomplish, however for all folks, after 24 hours, subsequent week would be the greatest recreation of the 12 months. That is at all times how it’ll be. That is at all times going to be our means.”
Younger drove the Panthers down the sphere for a go-ahead box function with somewhat greater than two mins ultimate remaining week. It was once the twelfth game-winning power within the fourth quarter or additional time in 3 seasons for Younger — essentially the most of any QB over that span.
Younger was once 21 of 32 for 191 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to the Bucs. The Panthers trusted him with Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard combining for simply 56 yards speeding on 15 carries.
“He threw it away when he needed to, prolonged the play when he may just,” Carolina trainer Dave Canales stated of Younger.
Panthers within linebacker Trevin Wallace (shoulder) and defensive take on Tershawn Wharton (hamstring) overlooked follow time this week, as did Seahawks protection Coby Bryant (knee) and left take on Charles Move (hamstring).
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