Ailing defense puts Seahawks in unfamiliar 'race' to keep up
Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 26, 2021 05:43 PM EDT
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 26, 2021 06:26 PM EDT
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) scores a touchdown on a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks strong safety Quandre Diggs (6) in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) scores a touchdown on a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks strong safety Quandre Diggs (6) in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 26, 2021 05:46 PM EDT