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Russell Wilson leads Seahawks past Eagles 17-9

By ROB MAADDI off start, Wentz lasted two
AP Pro Football Writer series before exiting with
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Af- a head injury following a
ter Jadeveon Clowney helmet-to-helmet hit from
knocked out Carson Wen- Clowney.
tz, Russell Wilson and the Nick Foles wasn't around
Seattle Seahawks knocked to rescue Philadelphia this
off the Philadelphia Eagles. time.
Wilson threw a 53-yard Forty-year-old Josh Mc-
touchdown pass to DK Met- Cown stepped in, becom-
calf, Marshawn Lynch had ing the oldest quarterback
a rushing score and the to make his playoff debut.
Seahawks beat the Eagles But he couldn't lead the Ea-
17-9 in the wild-card round gles (9-8) into the end zone.
of the NFC playoffs on Sun- The Seahawks (12-5) lost
day night. three of their final four
"To come back here, back games, including a 26-21
East, it's a long ways, we defeat at home against
were able to do it, pull San Francisco in Week 17
through," Wilson said. that cost them the NFC
"We've been road warriors West title.
and it's exciting. We've got But they traveled to Phila-
a great defense, too." delphia for the second
Making his first career play- time in six weeks and be- Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (3) rushes past Philadelphia Eagles' Nigel Bradham (53) during
the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia.
Associated Press

came the third team to win lead. best down the stretch with
on the road this weekend, "I caught the ball, I didn't backups surrounding him.
improving to 8-1 away from feel anybody touch me," But he finished the season
home this season. Metcalf said. "I got back injured the same as the
Wilson threw for 325 yards up and I wanted a touch- previous two.
and led the team with down. I wanted a touch- Seattle had plenty of inju-
45 yards rushing. Metcalf down, real bad." ries, too. The Seahawks lost
had seven catches for 160 Down 17-9, Eagles coach running backs Chris Car-
yards. The Seahawks had Doug Pederson passed son, Rashaad Penny and
a season-high seven sacks up a 42-yard field goal at- C.J. Prosise, forcing them to
from six players. tempt with 6:24 left and sign Lynch.
"You've got to step it up in went for fourth-and-4 from But Seattle has Wilson —
the playoffs," Clowney said. the Seahawks 24. Miles and he has the Seahawks
"We knew it was going to Sanders couldn't catch heading to Green Bay to
be an upfront game, the McCown's pass. face Aaron Rodgers and
whole game. Philadelphia had another the Packers in the divisional
They've got a great of- chance after Shelton Gib- round.
fensive line, great veteran son, just signed earlier in the "We're anticipating some
players." week, drew a 39-yard pass snow," Wilson said with a
Wilson drove Seattle 82 interference penalty to the smile. "They obviously have
yards late in the second Seahawks 13. Aaron, they have a lot of
quarter and Lynch pow- On fourth-and-7 from the great players, they have a
ered in from the 5 for a 10-0 10 with two minutes left, great defensive line."
lead. Clowney sacked McCown. DEJA VU
Wilson connected with Wentz was forced to watch The Seahawks also beat
Metcalf for 26 yards and from the sideline following the Eagles 17-9 on Nov. 24.
David Moore for 38 on knee surgery when Foles INJURIES
third-down, catch-and-run led the Eagles to the fran- Seahawks: Defensive tack-
passes to keep that drive chise's first Super Bowl title le Ziggy Ansah left with a
going. two years ago. He was out neck injury.
McCown finally got the of- with a back injury last year Eagles: Wentz stayed in the
fense going on the opening when Foles led Philadel- game after the shot from
drive of the third quarter. phia to a wild-card win in Clowney, threw two passes
He connected with Zach Chicago. and left for the locker room
Ertz for 32 yards and Boston The Eagles were decimat- late in the first quarter. ...
Scott ran 15 yards to the 5. ed by injuries throughout Defensive end Brandon
But a false start, fumbled the season and had to rely Graham left with a knee
snap and sack followed. on five offensive players off injury.
Jake Elliott's 26-yard field the practice squad during NEXT UP
goal cut the deficit to 10-6. a four-game winning streak Seahawks: Will go to Green
The Seahawks answered that sealed the NFC East Bay to face the Packers
quickly. Metcalf stretched title. (13-3) in the divisional round
to catch Wilson's deep Wentz started all 16 games next Sunday.
pass, got up and tumbled for the second time in his Eagles: Start the
into the end zone for a 17-6 four seasons and played his offseason.q