In a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings edged out the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 27-24, leveraging a standout performance from Justin Jefferson, who caught two touchdowns and amassed 144 receiving yards. Sam Darnold also shone, delivering a key touchdown pass that secured the victory for the Vikings. The loss severely impacted Seattle’s playoff hopes as they struggled throughout the game and faced setbacks, including a late 60-yard field goal miss. With this win, the Vikings tie the Detroit Lions for the best record in the NFC and maintain their pursuit of a top playoff seed, while the Seahawks are left to regroup as they face potential postseason elimination.