Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks Match Player Stats (Nov 30, 2025)

Seattle shut out Minnesota 26-0 at Lumen Field on November 30, 2025. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV returned an interception 85 yards for a touchdown and picked off another pass in the fourth quarter. Kicker Jason Myers hit four field goals to lead all scorers with 14 points. Rookie quarterback Max Brosmer threw four interceptions in his first NFL start, matching the worst quarterback debut since Nathan Peterman’s five-pick disaster in 2017.

The Seahawks recorded their first shutout since 2015. Minnesota hadn’t been shut out in 305 consecutive games dating back to 2007.

How Seattle Dominated the Box Score

Minnesota gained just 162 yards, their second-lowest total all season. The Vikings converted two of 10 third downs and committed 10 penalties for 80 yards. Minnesota’s offense couldn’t capitalize on the opportunities their defense created despite defensive coordinator Brian Flores calling blitzes on 64 percent of snaps, according to Next Gen Stats.

Seattle controlled possession by nine minutes and converted third downs at twice Minnesota’s rate. The Seahawks committed just four penalties for 25 yards. Five Minnesota turnovers created short fields and scoring chances that Seattle converted into points.

Quarterback Statistics Tell Different Stories

Max Brosmer got the start with J.J. McCarthy still in concussion protocol from the Green Bay loss. The undrafted rookie from the University of Minnesota completed 19 of 30 passes for 126 yards with four interceptions. His 32.8 passer rating ranked among the worst by any quarterback making his first NFL start.

Sam Darnold faced his former team and protected the football despite constant pressure. He completed 14 of 26 passes for 128 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. His 67.5 passer rating wasn’t impressive, but avoiding turnovers proved more valuable than big plays.

Both quarterbacks absorbed four sacks. Minnesota brought heavy pressure in the first half, forcing Darnold into quick throws and checkdowns. Seattle adjusted their protection schemes after halftime while the Vikings kept blitzing.

Next Gen Stats tracked Seattle pressuring Brosmer on 44.1 percent of his dropbacks while blitzing just 29.4 percent of the time. The defensive front won one-on-one matchups. Minnesota’s offensive line played without Christian Darrisaw and Donovan Jackson, and the makeshift unit couldn’t establish consistent protection.

“Tough day today. It was tough,” Brosmer said after the game. “Give credit to Seattle’s defense. Got some great playmakers over there, great scheme.”

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t mince words about the offensive failure.

“In no way shape or form can we play offensive football like that and try to win at a place like this,” he said. “I did think our defense played as well as they could considering the amount of lift they had to do today.”

Brosmer read defenses quickly on early downs but rushed decisions under pressure. His pick-six on fourth-and-one came when he tried forcing an underhand shovel pass while getting tackled, a desperation play that shifted all momentum to Seattle. He threw into tight coverage on his other three interceptions.

Jones Delivers Historic Performance, Vikings Defense Battles

Ernest Jones IV finished with 12 tackles and two interceptions in his first game back from a knee injury that cost him two of the previous three contests. His first pick went back 85 yards for a touchdown. He intercepted another pass in the fourth quarter. Jones entered the game with three interceptions and finished with five, tied for second in the NFL.

Only one other linebacker in NFL history has recorded at least 12 tackles, two interceptions, and a touchdown in the same game. Donnie Edwards accomplished the feat twice, most recently in 2004. Jones lost his father to Ewing Sarcoma in late July, shortly after reporting to training camp.

“I was telling them it’s been rough for me,” Jones said in the locker room. “It’s been tough. The release that I get is being around these guys and playing football.”

Jones ran his 85-yard pick-six back for the longest return by a Seahawks linebacker since Bobby Wagner’s 98-yarder in 2013. The touchdown turned a potential 3-3 tie into a 10-0 lead late in the second quarter.

Wilson tallied 11 tackles along with a sack and four tackles for loss. He has a career-high 4.5 sacks this season. Turner notched his first multi-sack game, bringing down Darnold twice and forcing fumbles on both plays. Turner’s 8.5 sacks since the start of last season tied for most among players 22 or younger.

The Vikings held Seattle to 219 total yards and limited Jaxon Smith-Njigba to two catches for 23 yards. Smith-Njigba came in as the NFL’s receiving yards leader but couldn’t beat Minnesota’s tight coverage.

“That was a big emphasis,” safety Joshua Metellus said. “Premium players don’t get the ball. He’s the guy. Whatever we could do to limit his impact in the game, that was the goal.”

Harrison Smith reached his 100th career pass defensed during the game, joining Darius Slay, Jalen Ramsey, and Denzel Ward as the only active players at that milestone.

DeMarcus Lawrence made the game’s best defensive play when he chased down Aaron Jones from eight yards behind and punched the ball free. Safety Ty Okada recovered at Seattle’s 37-yard line.

“DeMarcus Lawrence’s forced fumble is probably my new favorite play of all time,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. “It’s just an incredible play.”

Lawrence’s effort typified how Seattle’s defense operates. Linebacker Drake Thomas called Lawrence “the epitome of what we want to be” for his all-out effort on every snap, according to Seahawks.com.

Coby Bryant and Riq Woolen added interceptions in the second half. Bryant picked off an overthrow intended for Jalen Nailor at the Seattle 21-yard line. Woolen jumped a route to Jordan Addison at the Seattle 5, though he fumbled on the return before Nailor recovered for Minnesota.

Seattle became the first team since Baltimore in 2017 to record five takeaways and four sacks while pitching a shutout. The defense finished with 40 sacks through 12 games, fourth-most in the NFL, and ranked first in the NFC in points allowed per game.

Ground Attack Comparison

Seattle ran for 125 yards on 32 carries, their fourth consecutive game with at least 114 rushing yards. Walker gained 56 yards on 13 attempts. Charbonnet added 52 yards and scored the game’s only offensive touchdown on a 17-yard run in the fourth quarter.

Mason ripped off 47 yards on six carries, including a 24-yard burst late in the game. Jones managed three yards on six attempts before exiting with a shoulder injury after Lawrence’s hit that also forced a fumble. The Vikings averaged 1.4 yards before contact. Seattle’s defensive front consistently won at the line of scrimmage.

Charbonnet averaged 3.3 yards after contact and broke two tackles. His eight rushing touchdowns matched his career high from 2024. The second-year back gained most of his yardage on outside runs.

Seattle ran 32 times compared to Minnesota’s 16 carries. The Vikings trailed by two scores and abandoned the run game, forcing Brosmer to throw against Seattle’s aggressive defense.

Jefferson’s Career-Low Receiving Game

Justin Jefferson caught two passes for four yards, a career low for the four-time Pro Bowler. He drew six targets but Seattle’s coverage schemes shut him down. Jefferson has now gone seven consecutive games without a 100-yard performance, his longest drought as a professional. He needs 201 yards over the final five games to reach 1,000 and extend his streak to six straight 1,000-yard seasons.

With Jefferson neutralized, Brosmer had no options to move the ball downfield.

Minnesota Vikings Receiving

Seattle Seahawks Receiving

Hockenson hauled in all six passes thrown his way for 59 yards, working the middle of the field on short and intermediate routes. Addison drew a team-high 10 targets but dropped two passes and gained just 36 yards on five catches. Those drops killed drives when Minnesota desperately needed conversions.

Barner emerged as Darnold’s safety valve under pressure, catching four of five targets for 35 yards. He found soft spots in Minnesota’s zone coverage when the Vikings blitzed. Kupp added three catches for 24 yards on quick routes designed to beat the pressure.

Smith-Njigba finished with two catches for 23 yards, his quietest game all season. Minnesota’s secondary doubled him on most routes, daring Seattle to beat them with other receivers. Seattle’s passing game never found consistent rhythm.

Myers converted all four field goal attempts, hitting from 56, 54, 40, and 33 yards. His 14 points led all scorers and pushed his season total to 122 points, first in the NFL. Myers extended his franchise record to 33 career field goals from 50-plus yards. The field goals kept Seattle scoring when drives stalled.

Fourth Down Disaster for Minnesota

Seattle led just 3-0 early in the second quarter when Dallas Turner sacked Sam Darnold, forcing a fumble that Jalen Redmond recovered at the Seahawks’ 13-yard line. Minnesota had first-and-goal at the 4.

Aaron Jones ran for 1 yard. Brosmer hit T.J. Hockenson for 3 yards to the 1. On third down, Brosmer found Jordan Addison for 5 yards, but a holding penalty negated the play. Fourth-and-one from the 4. Kevin O’Connell chose to pass instead of kicking a field goal to tie 3-3.

DeMarcus Lawrence beat his blocker instantly. Brosmer tried an underhand shovel pass while getting tackled. Jones grabbed it cleanly and sprinted 85 yards untouched down the left sideline. Seattle led 10-0 with 2:59 left in the half.

“Fourth down, he’s trying to make a play,” O’Connell said, “and it ends up being obviously catastrophically bad.”

Minnesota never recovered. Two possessions later, Jones intercepted his second pass. Seattle led 13-0 at halftime and the game was effectively over.

Macdonald faced his own fourth-down decision in the fourth quarter. Up 19-0 at Minnesota’s 23, facing fourth-and-one with 12:52 remaining, he sent out the field goal unit. Lumen Field fans booed loudly. He called timeout and sent the offense back out.

“I was being too much of a nerd by just saying, make it a three-touchdown game rather than a three-score game,” Macdonald admitted. “I did hear the fans. Turns out they were right.”

Darnold hit Barner for two yards to convert. Charbonnet scored from 17 yards two plays later, making it 26-0 with 9:11 remaining.

Historic Defensive Shutout

Seattle recorded their first shutout since Week 3 of the 2015 season when they also beat Chicago 26-0. Minnesota suffered their first shutout loss since November 11, 2007, when Green Bay won 34-0 in Week 10. The 305-game streak without being shut out ranked third-longest in NFL history.

Minnesota’s offensive DVOA was the worst in franchise history dating back to 1978, according to Football Outsiders. This game measured approximately 30 percent worse than their previous franchise low from the 1984 season opener. Minnesota’s Expected Points Added per play hit negative 0.736, the third-worst mark by any team in 2025, according to ESPN’s game analysis.

Lawrence, in his 12th season, called this the best defense he’s been part of during his career.

“Yes, I mean that wholeheartedly,” he said. “But I feel it’s another level that we can reach. You all haven’t seen the best of us.”

Complete game statistics are available at Pro Football Reference.

Playoff and Season Implications

This shutout had immediate playoff consequences. Seattle improved to 9-3, tied with the Los Angeles Rams for first place in the NFC West. The Seahawks’ defense allowed the fewest points per game in the NFC.

Minnesota dropped to 4-8, officially eliminated from NFC North contention. The Vikings lost their fourth consecutive game after starting 4-4 following their November 3 victory at Detroit. The quarterback situation remained their biggest concern, with the team’s collective 69.1 passer rating through 12 games ranking worst in the NFL.

Turner’s two-sack breakout gave Minnesota a building block for the future. His 8.5 sacks since the start of last season ranked first among players 22 or younger. The second-year edge rusher generated consistent pressure off the edge and forced two fumbles, showing the explosiveness that made him a first-round pick in 2024.

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