Seahawks destroy Eagles

The Seattle Seahawks recorded an impressive 31-14 win over a disappointing Philadelphia Eagles outfit in the NFL.

Running back Marshawn Lynch carried 148 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Seahawks kept their slim playoff chances alive.

The Seahawks are second in NFC West after improving their record to five wins and seven losses, while the Eagles' miserable season continued - sitting third in NFC East.

Lynch got the victors started with two first-half touchdowns, but they had to wait until late in the final quarter to seal their win.

Linebacker David Hawthorne took the third of Vince Young's four intercepted passes to cruise 77 yards and score a touchdown with four minutes 24 seconds remaining in the match.

Starting for the third straight time in place of quarterback Michael Vick, who has two broken ribs, Young (17 of 29 for 208 yards) struggled to find his best form.

Lynch again starred as he topped 100 yards for the fourth time in five games despite an upset stomach, while quarterback Tarvaris Jackson (13 of 16 for 190 yards) threw one touchdown pass.

Lynch put the Eagles on the back foot from the outset, breaking through a massive crowd near the 10-yard line to cross, and the 25-year-old also scored the second touchdown of the game.

The Eagles pulled within 10 points early in the fourth quarter thanks to running back LeSean McCoy, who touched down after Young led a 17-play, 80-yard drive, but Hawthorne ended any hopes of a comeback.