Laviska Shenault gives Seahawks spark of life by burning 49ers for 97-yard return touchdown

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After flailing for nearly two and a half quarters, the Seattle Seahawks have finally shown proof of life against the San Francisco 49ers. Trailing 23-3 and desperately needing somebody, anybody to make a play, Seattle got what it needed from kickoff returner Laviksa Shenault Jr., one of the team's under-the-radar free agent signings this year.

Watch Shenault take a kickoff all the way back to the house for a 97-yard touchdown against the 49ers on Thursday Night Football.

Laviska Shenault TD return vs. 49ers

For those wondering, that's the 16th kickoff return touchdown in team history. Tyler Lockett holds the franchise record for the longest return at 106 yards. It's clear that Shenault is the best returner the team has had in a while, probably since Percy Harvin got himself traded to the Jets 10 years ago next week.

The Seahawks still trail 23-10 with six minutes to go in the third quarter but the crowd is back into the game and they're driving...

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Tim Weaver has been covering the NFL since the 2013 season for a number of different outlets, including Fansided and USA Today SMG. His work began with the Seahawks and has included covering the Eagles, Bears, Panthers, Steelers and Falcons. His pit/terrier mix, Pepper, is a one-cut-and-go kind of girl.