Venue & Game Details
Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Kickoff: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT)
Broadcast: FOX: Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver (field reporter)
Weather Forecast
High/Low: 49°F / 38°F
Conditions: Cloudy with light rain showers possible
Winds: 13 mph from the southwest
Precipitation: 35% chance — slick turf could impact passing and kicking
Injury Report
Minnesota Vikings:
QB J.J. McCarthy (rookie starter) – ACTIVE
WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) – Questionable
RB Aaron Jones (ankle) – OUT
LT Christian Darrisaw (shoulder) – Questionable
LB Jordan Hicks (groin) – OUT
Seattle Seahawks:
QB Geno Smith (elbow) – Questionable, expected to play
WR DK Metcalf (hip) – Questionable
RB Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) – Questionable
CB Devon Witherspoon (concussion protocol) – OUT
LT Charles Cross (knee) – Questionable
Player Matchups
QB Battle: J.J. McCarthy vs Geno Smith. McCarthy is still adjusting to NFL speed, while Smith has been steady but limited by injury.
WRs: Justin Jefferson (if active) vs Seahawks’ secondary; DK Metcalf vs Vikings’ CB Byron Murphy Jr.
RBs: Ty Chandler filling in for Aaron Jones vs Kenneth Walker III (if healthy).
Defense: Danielle Hunter (8 sacks) vs Seahawks’ O-line; Bobby Wagner vs Vikings’ rookie QB.
Series History
All-time: Seahawks lead 15–6
Recent: Seahawks have won 7 of last 8 meetings
Trend: Vikings last beat Seattle in 2021 (30–17 in Minneapolis)
Betting Trends
ATS Records: Vikings 4–7 ATS; Seahawks 7–4 ATS
Totals: Vikings UNDER 7–4; Seahawks UNDER 6–5
Home/Away Trends: Seahawks 5–1 at home; Vikings 2–4 on road
Bottom Line
Seattle is surging toward playoff contention, while Minnesota is struggling to find consistency with a rookie quarterback and key injuries. The Seahawks’ defense and home-field edge make them strong favorites, but Justin Jefferson’s potential return adds volatility. Expect a physical, lower-scoring game with Seattle likely to grind out a win.
VIKINGS NOTES:
• QB J.J. McCARTHY has TD pass in 3 of his past 4 games. Has 140+ pass yards in 5 of his past 6 games. • RB AARON JONES has 65+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his past 4 games. Aims for 10,000 career scrimmage yards (9,987). Had 67 rush yards in last meeting. Has 50+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his past 4 on road. • RB JORDAN MASON led team with 42 rush yards last week. Has rush TD in 3 of his past 4 games. • WR JUSTIN JEFFERSON had team-high 48 rec. yards last week. Has 6+ receptions in 4 of his past 5 on road. Had 144 rec. yards & 2 TDs in last meeting. Ranks 1st in NFL with 8,227 rec. yards since entering the league in 2020, 2nd-most rec. yards by a player in his 1st 6 career seasons all-time (HOFer Randy Moss; 8,375 rec. yards). • WR JORDAN ADDISON had TD catch in last meeting. • LB BLAKE CASHMAN had team & season-high 16 tackles in Week 12. Has 10+ tackles in 5 consecutive games this season, the longest-active streak in the NFL. Has 14+ tackles in past 3 vs. NFC this season. Had 12 tackles & TFL in last meeting. • LB ANDREW VAN GINKEL had 5 tackles, TFL & PD in Week 12. Aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles. Has PD in 2 of his past 3. Had 5 tackles, 2 sacks & 2 TFL in last meeting. • DL DALLAS TURNER had sack in Week 12. Aims for 3rd in row with sack. • DL JALEN REDMOND had 6 tackles, TFL & PD last week. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4 games. • CB ISAIAH RODGERS has 5+ tackles in 2 of his past 3. Has 2nd-longest INT return this season (87 yards). • S JOSH METELLUS had season-high 12 tackles in Week 12 & aims for 3rd in row with 10+ tackles. Had 7 tackles in last meeting.
SEAHAWKS NOTES:
• QB SAM DARNOLD passed for 244 yards, 2 TDs & 118.1 rating last week. Has TD pass in 9 of his past 10 games. Aims for 5th in row at home with TD pass. Ranks 5th in NFL with 106.2 rating, tied-5th with 19 TD passes & 6th with 2,785 pass yards this season. • RB KENNETH WALKER had 101 scrimmage yards (71 rush, 30 rec.) in Week 12. Aims for 4th in row with 70+ scrimmage yards. • RB ZACH CHARBONNET had rush TD in Week 12 & has rush TD in 2 of his past 3. • WR JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA had team-high 8 catches for 167 yards & 2 TDs last week. Has 90+ rec. yards in 7 consecutive games, longest active streak in the NFL. Is 3rd player in NFL history (Marvin Harrison – 14 games in 2002 & Cooper Kupp – 13 games in 2021) with 75+ rec. yards in 11 straight games within a season. Leads NFL with 1,313 rec. yards in 2025. Had 95 rec. yards & TD in last meeting. • WR COOPER KUPP is 1 of 6 since 2017 with 8,000+ rec. yards (8,190), 650+ receptions (665) & 55+ rec. TDs (58). • LB DRAKE THOMAS led team with 10 tackles & had TFL in Week 12. Has TFL in 7 of his past 8. Aims for 4th in row at home with 5+ tackles. • LB ERNEST JONES aims for 12th in row with 6+ tackles. • LB TYRICE KNIGHT aims for 9th in row with 5+ tackles. • DE LEONARD WILLIAMS had 6th sack of season in Week 12. Has sack in 3 of his past 4 games. • DE DEMARCUS LAWRENCE aims for 3rd in row at home with half sack. Has TFL in 2 of his past 3. • DT BYRON MURPHY had 5 tackles & sack in Week 12. Aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles & TFL. • CB DEVON WITHERSPOON had 1st game with 2+ PD this season in Week 12. ‘ • CB RIQ WOOLEN has PD in 5 straight, tied-2nd longest active streak in the NFL.
Game Odds
Minnesota Vikings 41.5
Seattle Seahawks – 12
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025
