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Receiving: Stefon Diggs has been a big-play machine for the Vikings.
Entering Week 12, Diggs ranks seventh in the NFL with 880 receiving yards. But he’s accumulated those yards on just 46 catches, as his 19.1 yards-per-catch average is third in the NFL. By comparison, the six players ahead of him in receiving yards each have at least 56 catches.
Kyle Rudolph has come on of late, as the tight end has five touchdown catches in his past five games. Rudolph has 29 catches for 251 yards and five scores this season.
Others have stepped up to fill in for Adam Thielen, who suffered a hamstring injury at Detroit in Week 7 and hasn’t played since Week 9, when he attempted a comeback against Kansas City.
Rookie tight end Irv Smith, Jr. caught his first NFL touchdown in Week 11, while Bisi Johnson (24 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns) and Laquon Treadwell (six catches for 84 yards) have also stepped up.
The Vikings hope Thielen will be ready to go Monday night in Seattle.
Wilson spread the ball around through the air Sunday; five different players had at least 30 receiving yards, but none had more than 38.
Tyler Lockett had a 38-yard catch, while rookie DK Metcalf had three receptions for 35 yards. Malik Turner had a 33-yard touchdown, and Carson had four catches for 31 yards.
Lockett leads the Seahawks with 63 catches for 831 yards and six touchdowns, while Metcalf has 38 receptions for 630 yards and five scores. Carson has a pair of touchdown catches, while tight end Jacob Hollister has three scores.