Kupp catches 2 TDs as Seahawks edge Eagles 30-27

Philadelphia, PA - The Seattle Seahawks extended their winning streak to six games by surviving an unusual statistical mismatch, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 30-27 despite being outgained by 136 yards. Sam Darnold threw two touchdown passes, Cooper Kupp caught two scores and Seattle's defense recorded six sacks as the Seahawks improved from their 12-1 record entering Week 15.

Seattle established an advantage and then spent much of the game protecting it as Philadelphia steadily reduced the margin. The Eagles generated more first downs, passing yards, rushing yards and offensive yards, but the Seahawks were more productive across their three trips inside the 20, scoring a touchdown each time.

Darnold delivered a sharp performance against an Eagles defense that recorded one sack and no interceptions. He completed 18 of 25 passes for 235 yards, finishing with a 127.9 passer rating. His longest completion went for 25 yards, matching the longest reception of the game.

"We knew we had to be efficient because they were moving the ball and putting pressure on us to keep producing," Darnold said. "We didn't have to force everything. We just had to stay patient, take what was there and finish our opportunities."

Kupp supplied the scoring production in the receiving game, catching four passes for 60 yards and two touchdowns. Jaxon Smith-Njigba handled the larger share of the passing volume with nine receptions for a team-high 99 yards. Together, they gave Darnold two different ways to attack: Smith-Njigba through steady involvement and Kupp with touchdown production.

"The chances don't always come the same way from game to game," Kupp said. "When they came today, I wanted to be ready for them. Sam was accurate, and we were able to come away with points when we got down there."

The Seahawks finished with 323 offensive yards, including 235 through the air and 88 on the ground. Jadarian Price carried 17 times, the most rushing attempts by any player in the game, and produced a team-high 80 yards. Seattle converted 3 of 9 third downs, leaving Philadelphia with more opportunities to build its own offensive total.

The Eagles finished with 459 offensive yards and 25 first downs, compared with Seattle's 15. Jalen Hurts completed 24 of 39 passes for a game-high 297 yards and two touchdowns, posting a 102.1 passer rating. DeVonta Smith was his leading target, catching 10 passes for a game-high 135 yards.

Philadelphia also rushed for 162 yards. Trey Benson led that effort with a game-high 85 yards on 14 carries, including the game's longest run at 25 yards, and scored a rushing touchdown. The Eagles converted 5 of 13 third downs and 1 of 2 fourth downs, but only two of their four red-zone trips ended in touchdowns.

Dallas Goedert caught six passes for 58 yards and a touchdown, while Marquise Brown added a touchdown reception. That balance allowed Philadelphia to remain on the attack as it narrowed Seattle's earlier advantage, but the Eagles ultimately finished three points short.

"We had the yards and we gave ourselves opportunities," Hurts said. "The difference is finishing more of those trips. You can move it well for a lot of the game, but against a team like that, you want more points out of the chances you create."

Seattle's defense supplied the game's largest contrast in the pass rush. The Seahawks recorded six sacks, with Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II contributing 1.5 apiece. Philadelphia recorded one sack, and neither defense came away with an interception.

The victory moved Seattle's winning streak from five games to six and gave the Seahawks another narrow result in a game where Philadelphia controlled most of the major yardage categories. The Eagles had the game leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards, yet Seattle left Philadelphia with the 30-27 win.

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Seattle returns home in Week 16 to host the Los Angeles Rams, while Philadelphia remains home and will try to rebound against the Houston Texans.