Rashid Shaheed kickoff return TD: How Seahawks put 49ers into immediate hole in divisional-round matchup
Rashid Shaheed showed off his blazing speed on the opening kickoff, taking the ball 95 yards for a touchdown.
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The Seattle Seahawks haven't played in two weeks, but they opened their postseason with a bang.
On the opening kickoff, Rashid Shaheed returned the ball 95 yards for a touchdown, the first opening kickoff touchdown return in the playoffs since 2015. For a Seattle team whose quarterback is dealing with an injury, this was a great way to take the pressure off.
Shaheed was a trade-deadline acquisition who has paid dividends in his short time in Seattle. The wide receivers has great speed and has made an impact on both offense and special teams.
Here's how Shaheed got the Seahawks off to a great start.
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Rashid Shaheed kickoff return TD
Shaheed took over as the Seahawks' kick returner after he was traded to the team, and it's for reasons like this. Shaheed showed off his blazing speed on the opening kickoff, taking the ball 95 yards for a touchdown.
RASHID SHAHEED 95-YARD KICKOFF RETURN TO START THE GAME.
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Seattle's last home playoff game didn't have fans, so this was the Seahawks' fans first playoff action in 10 years.
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