Vikings vs Seahawks Week 16 2024: Final Score 27

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Lumen Field, Seattle, WASun, Dec 22, 2024, 4:05 PM ET

Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks, Week 16 2024

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Vikings	7	10	3	7	27
Seahawks	0	14	3	7	24

MIN 27SEA 24 Final

Passing leader
Geno Smith
SEA · QB
23.4PPR pts
31/43, 314 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Justin Jefferson
MIN · WR
36.4PPR pts
10 REC, 144 YDS, 2 TD
Seahawks leader
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA · WR
24.0PPR pts
8 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Theo Jackson
MIN
1 INT, 4 TKL

Vikings 27, Seahawks 24: Minnesota holds off Seattle

Minnesota led 17–14 at halftime to win 27–24. Seattle outgained the Vikings 361–298.

The Seahawks went 2-for-10 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Vikings finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

+2 turnover margin MIN 0 turnovers
+5% third-down rate MIN 25% · SEA 20%
+1:22 time of possession MIN 30:41 · SEA 29:19

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Vikings Won

Minnesota won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Vikings vs Seahawks
Vikings	Stat	Seahawks
0	Turnovers	2

25%	Third-down conversion	20%

30:41	Time of possession	29:19

Other team stats
298	Total yards	361

4.8	Yards per play	6.0

62	Plays	60

Scoring Summary

The Vikings scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Seahawks scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Vikings vs Seahawks
Time	Team	Play	MIN	SEA
1st quarter
8:06	MIN	Sam Darnold → Jordan Addison, 5-yard TD Takes leadWill Reichard XP	7	0
2nd quarter
13:35	SEA	Geno Smith → DK Metcalf, 25-yard TD Ties gameJason Myers XP	7	7
5:50	MIN	Sam Darnold → Justin Jefferson, 14-yard TD Takes leadWill Reichard XP	14	7
3:33	MIN	Will Reichard 52-yard FG Extends lead	17	7
0:20	SEA	Geno Smith → Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 18-yard TDJason Myers XP	17	14
3rd quarter
10:37	SEA	Jason Myers 43-yard FG Ties game	17	17
6:25	MIN	Will Reichard 48-yard FG Takes lead	20	17
4th quarter
4:21	SEA	Geno Smith → AJ Barner, 4-yard TD Takes leadJason Myers XP	20	24
3:51	MIN	Sam Darnold → Justin Jefferson, 39-yard TD Game winnerWill Reichard XP	27	24

Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Seahawks, Week 16 2024

Fantasy leaders

Justin JeffersonMINWR36.4 PTSWR1
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR24.0 PTSWR7
Geno SmithSEAQB23.4 PTSQB5
Sam DarnoldMINQB22.9 PTSQB8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Geno SmithSEAQB	23.4	QB5	31/43	314	3	2	1	8	0	96.5	Start/Sit →
Sam DarnoldMINQB	22.9	QB8	22/35	246	3	0	5	11	0	112.3	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Justin JeffersonMINWR	36.4	WR1	WR	—	—	—	13	10	144	2	Start/Sit →
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR	24.0	WR7	WR	1	5	0	12	8	95	1	Start/Sit →
DK MetcalfSEAWR	14.7	WR24	WR	—	—	—	7	3	57	1	Start/Sit →
Jordan AddisonMINWR	14.5	WR26	WR	—	—	—	8	5	35	1	Start/Sit →
Kenneth WalkerSEARB	13.9	RB22	RB	8	31	0	8	8	28	0
Aaron JonesMINRB	12.3	RB25	RB	18	67	0	5	3	26	0
AJ BarnerSEATE	9.3	TE15	TE	—	—	—	2	2	13	1	Start/Sit →
Noah FantSEATE	8.0	TE19	TE	—	—	—	6	3	50	0	Start/Sit →
T.J. HockensonMINTE	4.7	TE29	TE	—	—	—	5	2	27	0	Start/Sit →
Kenny McIntoshSEARB	3.9	RB51	RB	3	14	0	1	1	15	0
Tyler LockettSEAWR	3.9	WR86	WR	—	—	—	2	2	19	0
Zach CharbonnetSEARB	3.3	RB57	RB	1	-1	0	2	2	14	0	Start/Sit →
Pharaoh BrownSEATE	2.7	TE37	TE	—	—	—	1	1	17	0
Jake BoboSEAWR	1.6	WR107	WR	—	—	—	1	1	6	0
Jalen NailorMINWR	1.5	WR108	WR	—	—	—	2	1	5	0	Start/Sit →
Cam AkersMINRB	0.3	RB79	RB	1	3	0	—	—	—	—
Josh OliverMINTE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Usage

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

Justin JeffersonWR64 snaps97%
Jordan AddisonWR59 snaps89%
Aaron JonesRB54 snaps82%
T.J. HockensonTE46 snaps70%
Jalen NailorWR35 snaps53%

Target Share34 targets

Justin Jefferson38%, 13 targets
Jordan Addison24%, 8 targets
Aaron Jones15%, 5 targets
T.J. Hockenson15%, 5 targets
Jalen Nailor6%, 2 targets
Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share24 carries

Aaron Jones75%, 18 carries
Sam Darnold21%, 5 carries
Cam Akers4%, 1 carries

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

DK MetcalfWR57 snaps89%
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR56 snaps88%
Noah FantTE46 snaps72%
Tyler LockettWR44 snaps69%
Kenneth WalkerRB38 snaps59%

Target Share42 targets

Jaxon Smith-Njigba29%, 12 targets
Kenneth Walker19%, 8 targets
DK Metcalf17%, 7 targets
Noah Fant14%, 6 targets
Tyler Lockett5%, 2 targets
Other17%, 7 targets

Carry Share14 carries

Kenneth Walker57%, 8 carries
Kenny McIntosh21%, 3 carries
Geno Smith7%, 1 carries
Jaxon Smith-Njigba7%, 1 carries
Zach Charbonnet7%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR	64	97%	13	38%	0
Jordan AddisonMINWR	59	89%	8	24%	0
DK MetcalfSEAWR	57	89%	7	17%	0
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR	56	88%	12	29%	1
Aaron JonesMINRB	54	82%	5	15%	18
Noah FantSEATE	46	72%	6	14%	0
T.J. HockensonMINTE	46	70%	5	15%	0
Tyler LockettSEAWR	44	69%	2	5%	0
Kenneth WalkerSEARB	38	59%	8	19%	8
Jalen NailorMINWR	35	53%	2	6%	0
Josh OliverMINTE	31	47%	1	3%	0
Pharaoh BrownSEATE	21	33%	1	2%	0
AJ BarnerSEATE	19	30%	2	5%	0
Zach CharbonnetSEARB	14	22%	2	5%	1
Kenny McIntoshSEARB	12	19%	1	2%	3
Jake BoboSEAWR	12	19%	1	2%	0
Johnny MundtMINTE	10	15%	0	0%	0
Trent SherfieldMINWR	7	11%	0	0%	0
Cam AkersMINRB	7	11%	0	0%	1
Brandon PowellMINWR	4	6%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+14.1Justin Jefferson36.4 PTS vs 22.3 xFP
Biggest underperformer−8.0Aaron Jones Sr.12.3 PTS vs 20.3 xFP
Highest expected volume22.3 xFPJustin Jefferson36.4 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR	36.4	22.3	+14.1	97%	37% tgt	—	0	0	0%	13	37%
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR	24.0	21.2	+2.8	88%	29% tgt	—	0	1	7%	12	29%
Aaron Jones Sr.MIN · RB	12.3	20.3	−8.0	82%	75% car	—	0	18	75%	5	14%
Geno SmithSEA · QB	23.4	19.8	+3.6	100%	43 att	—	43	1	7%	0	0%
Kenneth Walker IIISEA · —	13.9	18.9	−5.0	59%	53% car	—	0	8	53%	8	19%
Sam DarnoldMIN · QB	22.9	18.8	+4.1	100%	35 att	—	35	5	21%	0	0%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR	14.5	13.7	+0.8	89%	23% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	23%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR	14.7	12.0	+2.7	89%	17% tgt	—	0	0	0%	7	17%
Noah FantSEA · TE	8.0	10.3	−2.3	72%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	14%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE	4.7	8.6	−3.9	70%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	14%
Zach CharbonnetSEA · RB	3.3	4.1	−0.8	22%	7% car	—	0	1	7%	2	5%
Kenny McIntoshSEA · RB	3.9	3.7	+0.2	19%	20% car	—	0	3	20%	1	2%
AJ BarnerSEA · TE	9.3	3.4	+5.9	30%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
Jalen NailorMIN · WR	1.5	3.4	−1.9	53%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR	3.9	3.4	+0.5	69%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
C.J. HamMIN · RB	1.9	1.7	+0.2	—	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Jake BoboSEA · WR	1.6	1.7	−0.1	19%	2% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	2%
Josh OliverMIN · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	47%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Pharaoh BrownSEA · TE	2.7	1.7	+1.0	33%	2% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	2%
Cam AkersMIN · RB	0.3	0.7	−0.4	11%	4% car	—	0	1	4%	0	0%
Julian LoveSEA · —	0.2	0.7	−0.5	—	7% car	—	0	1	7%	0	0%

Team totals: Vikings 35 targets and 24 carries; Seahawks 42 targets and 15 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Sam Darnold

MIN · QB · 22.9 pts on 18.8 expected

22 of 35 passing for 246 yards, 3 touchdowns; 5 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Sam Darnold →

Geno Smith

SEA · QB · 23.4 pts on 19.8 expected

31 of 43 passing for 314 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.8 expected.

Best score since Week 9.

Start/Sit: Geno Smith →

Justin Jefferson Ran hot

MIN · WR · 36.4 pts on 22.3 expected

13 targets (37% of the team's), 10 catches for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Aaron Jones Sr. Volume, no payoff

MIN · RB · 12.3 pts on 20.3 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 26 yards; 18 carries (75% of the team's) for 67 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

SEA · WR · 24.0 pts on 21.2 expected

12 targets (29% of the team's), 8 catches for 95 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (7% of the team's) for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.2 expected.

Best score since Week 9.

Start/Sit: Jaxon Smith-Njigba →

Kenneth Walker III

SEA · — · 13.9 pts on 18.9 expected

8 targets (19% of the team's), 8 catches for 28 yards; 8 carries (53% of the team's) for 31 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.9 expected.

AJ Barner Ran hot

SEA · TE · 9.3 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: AJ Barner →

Cam Akers

MIN · RB · 0.3 pts on 0.7 expected

1 carry (4% of the team's) for 3 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 0.7 expected.

Fewest points since Week 6.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Minnesota Vikings

Stock up: Aaron Jones Sr. played 82% of the snaps, up from a 63% season average.
Stock down: Cam Akers played 11% of the snaps, down from a 28% season average.

Seattle Seahawks

Stock down: Zach Charbonnet played 22% of the snaps, down from a 52% season average.
Stock down: AJ Barner played 30% of the snaps, down from a 47% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Vikings defense and Seahawks defense
Points allowed to	Vikings D	Seahawks D
QBs	15.5	16.9
RBs	18.8	21.8
WRs	39.7	33.9
TEs	11.3	11.6

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Seattle opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as 88%, then lost.

Seahawks win probability

Key Swings

+23Smith → Metcalf, 25-yd TD27% → 50%Q2 13:35
−25Darnold → Jefferson, 14-yd TD50% → 25%Q2 5:50
+23Smith → Smith-Njigba, 18-yd TD15% → 38%Q2 0:20
+66Smith → Barner, 4-yd TD20% → 86%Q4 4:21
−69Darnold → Jefferson, 39-yd TD88% → 19%Q4 3:51

Swing in Seahawks win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Vikings vs Seahawks
Minnesota Vikings	Measure	Seattle Seahawks
62	Plays	60
61%	Pass rate	75%
5.7	Yds / dropback	6.7
3.4	Yds / carry	3.9
3/12	Third downs	2/10

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 2 more plays than Seattle.

Top targets
MIN Jefferson 37% · Addison 23% · Jones 14%
SEA Smith-Njigba 29% · Walker 19% · Metcalf 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Vikings vs Seahawks
Result	MIN	SEA
Touchdowns	3	3
Field goals	2	1
Punts	6	5
Turnovers	0	2
Missed field goals	0	1

MIN turnover edge: +2

The Vikings opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.

All 25 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
MIN	Q1 15:00	12	70	6:54	Touchdown
SEA	Q1 8:06	3	3	1:57	Punt
MIN	Q1 6:09	7	31	3:31	Punt
SEA	Q1 2:38	7	87	4:03	Touchdown
MIN	Q2 13:35	3	-6	1:34	Punt
SEA	Q2 12:01	3	9	1:32	Punt
MIN	Q2 10:29	8	67	4:39	Touchdown
SEA	Q2 5:50	1	0	0:08	Interception
MIN	Q2 5:42	4	-3	2:09	Field goal
SEA	Q2 3:33	3	2	1:36	Punt
MIN	Q2 1:57	3	7	0:32	Punt
SEA	Q2 1:25	5	88	1:05	Touchdown
MIN	Q2 0:20	1	-1	0:20	End of half
SEA	Q3 15:00	8	40	4:23	Field goal
MIN	Q3 10:37	8	40	4:12	Field goal
SEA	Q3 6:25	3	3	1:40	Punt
MIN	Q3 4:45	6	38	2:47	Punt
SEA	Q3 1:58	11	33	4:37	Punt
MIN	Q4 12:21	3	7	1:44	Punt
SEA	Q4 10:37	11	68	6:16	Touchdown
MIN	Q4 4:21	4	70	0:30	Touchdown
SEA	Q4 3:51	6	28	1:56	Missed FG
MIN	Q4 1:55	3	-5	1:00	Punt
SEA	Q4 0:55	1	-5	0:06	Interception
MIN	Q4 0:49	2	-2	0:49	End of game

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Vikings vs Seahawks Head-to-Head

The Vikings and Seahawks first met in 1976 and have played 21 times since.

All-time series: 14–7Seahawks lead, 21 meetings since 1976
Postseason: 1–0Seahawks won in 2015
Largest Vikings win: 34–72003
Largest Seahawks win: 38–72015

Since 2021

2–1 Vikings lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, S = Seahawks win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 13 Vikings at Seahawks, 2025 Wk 13 recap Sun, Nov 30, 2025 SEA 26 MIN 0 SEA W
2024 Wk 16 Vikings at Seahawks Sun, Dec 22, 2024 MIN 27 SEA 24 MIN W
2021 Wk 3 Seahawks at Vikings, 2021 Wk 3 recap Sun, Sep 26, 2021 MIN 30 SEA 17 MIN W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Vikings vs Seahawks
Vikings	Stat	Seahawks
14-3	Record	10-7

25.4	Points per game	22.1

346.9	Yards per game	332.2

5.6	Yards per play	5.5

19.5	Points allowed per game	21.6

335.4	Yards allowed per game	332.7

Vikings and Seahawks in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Viking or a Seahawk, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Vikings vs Seahawks Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Vikings vs Seahawks Week 16 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–24 in Week 16 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, on December 22, 2024. See the Vikings' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Vikings vs Seahawks?

The final score was Vikings 27, Seahawks 24. The Vikings led 17–14 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 10, Seahawks 10.

What happened in the Vikings vs Seahawks game?

Minnesota led 17–14 at halftime to win 27–24. Seattle outgained the Vikings 361–298. Justin Jefferson led all players with 10 catches for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Seahawks committed 2 turnovers, the Vikings none.

What was the game-winning score in Vikings vs Seahawks?

Sam Darnold's 39-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 27–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Seahawks?

Justin Jefferson led the game with 36.4 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 16, on 10 catches for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was next with 24.0 (WR7). See Justin Jefferson's 2024 game log.

Who led Vikings vs Seahawks in passing, rushing and receiving?

Geno Smith (SEA) led all passers with 31 of 43 for 314 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Aaron Jones (MIN) led in rushing with 18 carries for 67 yards. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 10 catches for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Justin Jefferson score against the Seahawks?

Justin Jefferson scored 36.4 points in PPR leagues, 31.4 in half-PPR and 26.4 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 16 of the 2024 season, on 10 catches for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 37% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Seahawks?

Justin Jefferson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 36.4 PPR points on 22.3 xFP (+14.1). Aaron Jones Sr. fell furthest short, with 12.3 points on 20.3 xFP (−8.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Seahawks?

Justin Jefferson had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 36.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Vikings come back to beat the Seahawks?

The Vikings' chances of winning fell as low as 12% in the fourth quarter. Sam Darnold's 39-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Sam Darnold's 39-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Vikings vs Seahawks?

The Vikings won the turnover battle 2–0: the Seahawks gave the ball away 2 times and the Vikings not at all. The Vikings won the game.

What was the turning point of Vikings vs Seahawks?

Sam Darnold's 39-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Seahawks' win probability from 88% to 19%.

What is the all-time Vikings vs Seahawks record?

The Seahawks lead the all-time series 14–7 across 21 meetings since 1976, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Vikings and Seahawks last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2024, they last met in the 2021 season on September 26, 2021, when the Vikings beat the Seahawks 30–17.

Have the Vikings and Seahawks met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2015 playoffs. The Vikings are 0–1 against the Seahawks in the postseason.