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Tatupu's 3 Picks Propel Seattle

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By ROB MAADDI, The Associated Press

Published: December 3, 2007

PHILADELPHIA - Lofa Tatupu joked about missing a tackle and a few defensive assignments. The way he caught the ball, the linebacker might want to play tight end, too.

Tatupu set up Seattle's first two touchdowns by intercepting A.J. Feeley twice in the first quarter, and he sealed a 28-24 victory against Philadelphia with another pick at the Seahawks 4 in the final minute Sunday.

Tatupu had three interceptions as a rookie in 2005, but only two since. He matched that total in the first six minutes, and capped off a career day by hauling in Feeley's pass with 23 seconds left.

"I'm just glad I didn't drop it," Tatupu said.
Maurice Morris had a 45-yard touchdown run, helping the NFC West-leading Seahawks improve to 8-4. Matt Hasselbeck threw for two scores and Shaun Alexander had 65 yards rushing and one TD after missing three games with a sprained knee.

By the time Donovan McNabb comes back, Philadelphia (5-7) might be playing for pride only. The Eagles are in danger of missing the playoffs for the second time in three years after making four consecutive appearances in the NFC Championship Game.

"It's frustrating the way we've lost some of these games," safety Brian Dawkins said.

Playing their second straight game without the injured McNabb, the Eagles didn't have problems moving the ball on a cold, rainy day. But Feeley's interceptions cost Philadelphia again.

McNabb hasn't played since spraining his right ankle and injuring his thumb in a win against Miami two weeks ago. Led by Jeff Garcia, the Eagles went 5-1 and won the NFC East after McNabb went down with a knee injury last year. But Philly is 0-2 without its five-time Pro Bowl quarterback this season. Coach Andy Reid said McNabb likely will start against the New York Giants next week.

Brian Westbrook's 64-yard punt return put the ball at Seattle's 14 with less than two minutes left, but Feeley threw his fourth interception on third down. He finished 19-for-42 for 220 yards.

"It's on me," Feeley said. "You don't force the ball."

Sea-Alexander 2 run (Brown kick), 13:48.

Phi-Buckhalter 30 run (Akers kick), 11:56.

Sea-Engram 12 pass from Hasselbeck (Brown kick), 7:21.

Phi-FG Akers 31, 5:14.

Second Quarter

Sea-Burleson 43 pass from Hasselbeck (Brown kick), 11:16.

Phi-Curtis 24 pass from Feeley (Akers kick), 9:06.

Third Quarter

Phi-Westbrook 29 run (Akers kick), 12:42.

Sea-Morris 45 run (Brown kick), 9:13.

A-68,445

RUSHING-Seattle, Alexander 20-65, Morris 5-64, Weaver 2-7, Hasselbeck 2-(minus 1). Philadelphia, Westbrook 21-93, Buckhalter 4-37, Feeley 4-14.

PASSING-Seattle, Hasselbeck 19-34-1-187. Philadelphia, Feeley 19-42-4-220.

RECEIVING-Seattle, Engram 5-60, Branch 5-40, Burleson 4-71, Weaver 3-5, Pollard 2-11. Philadelphia, Westbrook 7-46, Curtis 6-111, Smith 3-21, R.Brown 2-26, Celek 1-16.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Seattle, Brown 40 (WL). Philadelphia, Akers 48 (WR).

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