LANDOVER, Md. – Russell Wilson and the Seahawks built a big lead, and Seattle's suddenly opportunistic defense held on Sunday to beat Washington 20-15 and clinch a playoff spot.Wilson threw for a touchdown, Carlos Hyde ran 50 yards for a score, and the Seahawks (10-4) picked off Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins twice.
Shaquill Griffin and D.J. Reed each had an interception as the league's worst passing defense played strong until the fourth quarter.After a Haskins-led comeback from a 20-3 deficit fell short, Washington (6-8) had its winning streak snapped at four with Alex Smith out because of a calf injury.
Haskins finished 38 of 55 for 295 yards, a TD pass and the two interceptions.Wilson threw for 121 yards and a 10-yard TD pass to.