Seahawks vs. Eagles final score: Seattle advances past injury-riddled Philadelphia

Eli Boettger

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The Eagles entered the NFL playoffs with several contributors hobbled and bruised, and the injury bug bit them again Sunday as they fell to the Seahawks 17-9 in the final game of wild-card weekend.

Already without Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, DeSean Jackson and Jordan Howard on offense, Philly's attack took another huge blow when quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a first-half head injury that forced backup Josh McCown under center.

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Wentz took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Seahawks pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney in the first quarter. He was evaluated for a concussion and eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game. The 40-year-old McCown came on and made his playoff debut.

McCown kept things afloat for Philadelphia (18-of-24 passing, 174 yards), but he was sacked six times and failed to lead the Eagles into the end zone. 

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Russell Wilson and wide receiver D.K. Metcalf paced the Seahawks, converting seven of their nine targets for 160 yards and a touchdown. The duo provided two momentum-swinging plays, including Metcalf's 53-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter and a 36-yard connection to seal the victory.

The fifth-seeded Seahawks will head to Lambeau Field in Green Bay to battle the second-seeded Packers next Sunday in the NFC divisional round.

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Sporting News provided live scores, updates and highlights from Seahawks vs. Eagles:

Seahawks vs. Eagles score

  1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q F
Seahawks 3 7 7 0 17
Eagles 0 3 6 0 9

Seahawks vs. Eagles live updates, highlights

(All time Eastern)

Final: Seahawks 17, Eagles 9

7:37 p.m.: Wilson goes deep to Metcalf who snags a 36-yard reception, effectively ending the game and advancing the Seahawks to the divisional round. 

7:31 p.m.: McCown is sacked on fourth down and Seattle will get the ball back with 1:56 to play. Philadelphia will all three timeouts. 

7:28 p.m.: At the two-minute warning, Philadelphia has a fourth-and-7 from the Seattle 10. 

7:25 p.m.: McCown goes deep to Shelton Gibson and the Seahawks are called for pass interference. Eagles at the Seattle 13. 

7:20 p.m.: Eagles force a three-and-out and will get the ball back with a little less than five minutes remaining. 

7:15 p.m.: On fourth-and-3 from the Seahawks 24, Sanders drops what would have been a first down. Turnover on downs with 6:24 to play.

7:04 p.m.: Philadelphia takes down Wilson for a sack on third-and-8 from the Eagles 41. Seattle to punt it away. 

End of third quarter: Seahawks 17, Eagles 9

6:51 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, EAGLES. Elliott hits his third kick of the day, this time from 38 yards out. Philly closes back within one possession. Seahawks 17, Eagles 9.

6:40 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, SEAHAWKS. Wilson goes deep to Metcalf who makes a diving grab and gets up to reach out for the end zone for a 53-yard touchdown to extend the lead. Seahawks 17, Eagles 6.

6:32 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, EAGLES. Elliott wraps a seven-play drive with a 26-yard field goal. Philadelphia got as close as the the Seattle 5 before moving backwards. Seahawks 10, Eagles 6.

6:26 p.m.: Doug Pederson confirms that Wentz is out for the remainder of the game with a head injury. McCown and the Eagles get the second half started on their own 25. 

Halftime: Seahawks 10, Eagles 3

Stats
First downs: Seahawks 11; Eagles 7
Possession: Seahawks 15:58; Eagles 14:02
Total yards: Seahawks 229; Eagles 87
Rushing yards: Eagles 64; Seahawks 48
Passing yards: Seahawks 181; Eagles 23
Penalties: Seahawks 7-45; Eagles 4-30
 

6:06 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, SEAHAWKS. Marshawn Lynch breaks a series of tackles and then muscles his way into the end zone to give the Seahawks the lead. Seahawks 10, Eagles 3.

6:02 p.m.: David Moore sets up first-and-goal after a lengthy run following a juggling catch for a 38-yard gain. 

5:58 p.m.: The Seahawks move the chains on third down with a 26-yard D.K. Metcalf reception to get Seattle near midfield. Less than two minutes to go before halftime. 

5:52 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, EAGLES. Jake Elliott ties the game at 3-3 with a 46-yard field goal. Philadelphia used a 13-play drive to set up the kick. Seahawks 3, Eagles 3.

5:41 p.m.: Seattle gets past midfield but not much further. Ball back to McCown and the Eagles. 

5:24 p.m.: The next Eagles drive goes just five plays. Philadelphia has 22 yards on 13 plays thus far.

5:23 p.m.: Wentz is reportedly questionable to return with a head injury. 

End of first quarter: Seahawks 3, Eagles 0

5:18 p.m.: Josh McCown is under center for the Eagles in replacement of Wentz.

5:15 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, SEAHAWKS. Myers pockets a 49-yard field-goal attempt to break the tie. Seahawks 3, Eagles 0.

5:14 p.m.: Carson Wentz, who originally was in the medical tent, is now headed to the locker room. Michelle Tafoya referenced a head-to-head collision with Jadeveon Clowney.

5:11 p.m.: Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is down on the field and receiving medical attention.

5:03 p.m.: Philadelphia's drive stalls after five plays and the Eagles punt it away. 

4:56 p.m.: The Seahawks set up for a 35-yard field goal but Philadelphia blocks Jason Myers' attempt to keep it scoreless.

4:52 p.m.: Russell Wilson scrambles ahead for a 22-yard gain to set the Seahawks up in striking distance. 

4:47 p.m.: Philadelphia begins with a three-and-out of their own. Both teams had a fumble on their opening drives. 

4:44 p.m.: The Seahawks go three-and-out on the opening drive and will have to punt it away. 

4:42 p.m.: Tyler Lockett takes the opening kickoff to the 28-yard line and the Seahawks will get started on offense. 

Eli Boettger