Russell Wilson led the Seattle Seahawks to a 27-17 victory over the Washington Redskins, breaking the Monday Night Football record for most rushing yards by a quarterback with 122.
The result never appeared in doubt despite Percy Harvin having three touchdowns called back. Seattle moved into a tie for the NFC West lead, while Washington fell to 1-4
Here's what you need to know:
- Russell Wilson ran for 122 yards on 11 carries, breaking the Monday Night Football record for most rushing yards by a quarterback.
- Wilson was 18-of-24 in the air, throwing for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
- This result could have gotten out of hand. Percy Harvin had three touchdowns called back due to various penalties committed by his teammates. The Seahawks speedster ended up with only 27 yards receiving and added seven yards on the ground.
- After the Seahawks stormed to a 17-0 lead, DeSean Jackson burned All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman for a 60-yard touchdown. Jackson was a menace all night, catching five passes for 157 yards.
- Andre Roberts caught a six-yard touchdown with 2:56 remaining in the game, cutting the Seahawks' lead to 24-17. However, Steven Hauschka kicked a 43-yard field goal, sealing a 27-17 victory for the Seahawks.
- Seattle's Bobby Wagner may be the best middle linebacker through the first week of October. The third-year pro made eight tackles, recorded a sack, and deflected two passes.
- The Seahawks won their ninth consecutive Monday Night Football game.
