Eagles vs. Seahawks: Philadelphia leads at halftime in critical playoff matchup
The Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks are facing off in a pivotal Week 15 matchup with playoff implications on the line. As the two teams headed into the locker room at halftime, the Eagles held a 10-3 lead, marking their first halftime lead in the past seven games.
The first half was dominated by the Eagles, who controlled the ball for the majority of the first two quarters with two lengthy drives. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, who battled an illness to play in this game, led the offense on a 75-yard, 15-play drive on the opening possession, scoring his 13th rushing touchdown of the season. The Eagles added a field goal with another drive that chewed 8:26 off the clock, extending their lead to double digits.
Seattle, on the other hand, got off to a sluggish start with back-to-back punts as Drew Lock started in place of the hobbled Geno Smith. However, the Seahawks’ offense came alive just before the break, kicking a field goal for their first points of the evening.
With a win, the Eagles would hold the No. 2 seed in the NFC heading into Week 16. However, a loss would drop them out of first place in the NFC East and down to the No. 5 seed in the conference. Meanwhile, the Seahawks, who were the No. 9 seed coming into Monday night, need to keep pace in the wild-card race and would inch closer with a win at home.
The second half will determine which team keeps their playoff hopes alive. Will Seattle make a comeback, or will Philly snap its two-game losing streak and solidify its position in the playoff race? As the game continues, fans can follow the action through live updates and analysis on the CBS Sports App.
The game will continue to be broadcast on ABC and ESPN, with live streaming available on fubo. The Eagles are currently favored by 4 points with an over/under of 45, according to SportsLine consensus odds. The matchup is set to continue at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.