Seahawks

Photos: Seahawks get pushed around by Vikings

Sep. 26, 2021 at 12:48 pm Updated Sep. 26, 2021 at 7:07 pm

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson beats Seattle Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed for a three-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wipes his face as he leaves the field after a loss to the Minnesota Vikings Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf scores a touchdown as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Bashaud Breeland tries to cover during the first quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson goes tumbling to the turf after taking a hit during the fourth quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf tumbles to the ground as Minnesota Vikings safety Xavier Woods tries to catch a ball during the fourth quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The incompletion would bring up fourth down. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison runs over Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs during the fourth quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin picks up yards after the catch before getting tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton during the second quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson dances after scoring on a three-yard touchdown pass over Seattle Seahawks corner D.J. Reed during the second quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf signals touchdown as running back Chris Carson is off to the races on a 30-yard touchdown run during the second quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner looks up at the stands after a loss to the Minnesota Vikings Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin during the fourth quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. Brooks would be injured on the play and not return to the game. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks holder Michael Dickson and kicker Jason Myers react as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson makes the no good call on a missed field goal during the second quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles away from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter during the fourth quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett appears to fumble the ball while twisting his knee as he is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Bashaud Breeland during the fourth quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The call would be overturned on review. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche looks up at the scoreboard as he sits on the bench during the fourth quarter Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett catches a pass during warm-ups before the start of a game against the Minnesota Vikings Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf warms-up before the start of a game against the Minnesota Vikings Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett signs autographs for fans before the start of a game against the Minnesota Vikings Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

The Seattle Seahawks offense huddles up before the start of a game against the Minnesota Vikings Sept. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

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