“Bro hit turbo button” “That was insane”: NFL fans react as Rashid Shaheed torches the Falcons with a 100-YD kick return TD

Rashid Shaheed made a big play that went on to set a season record in the NFL against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The wide receiver, who hasn't been overly impressive for the Seattle Seahawks, gave a glimpse of what he's capable of at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Seahawks offense had it tough in the first, knotting the scoreline at 6-6. However, Shaheed raised the team's momentum with the kickoff of the second half. On special team duty, the wide receiver returned the kickoff for a touchdown, racing 100 yards in the process.

Rasheed Shaheed caught the kickoff at the back of the end zone, briefly drifted outside, then sharply cut back inside, sliced through Atlanta’s coverage, blew past the last wave of pursuers and sprinted into the end zone for the touchdown. It was a brilliant way to start the second half after the offensive struggles in the first half.

The kickoff return by Shaheed ranks as the longest play of the 2025 NFL season. The previous longest play had been a pair of 99-yard touchdowns: Kene Nwangwu’s kickoff return for the New York Jets and Devin Lloyd’s pick-six for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

There's been a lot of reaction to Rashid Shaheed’s kickoff return among NFL fans. The difference-making play to announce himself as an impact player on the team, having done little on the offense since arriving in Seattle. Here's a look at some of the reactions online:

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@GainRangerHeffe

@NFL Bro hit the turbo button and never looked back 💨💨

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@anabelmtz86

@NFL Geez!!!! That was an insane run!

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@jupturkey

@NFL shaheed running like someone pressed fast-forward on only him

Tictacmagic

@tictacmagic_

@NFL The Seahawks are the best team in the NFC

Mr Loser

@Jutt_hoon_ywr

@NFL 100 yards of pure speed! 🏃‍♂️💨 Shaheed taking it all the way! ⚡

Keller

@ImBrelandKeller

@NFL God I wish we could have kept him in New Orleans, I knew he’d eat in Seattle though 💪🏽

Mike MacDonald admits struggles in integrating Rashid Shaheed

As the season draws closer to an end, the Seahawks' defense continues to play at an elite level while the offense struggles. While making use of a weapon like Rashid Shaheed could offer some help, Seattle coach Mike MacDonald admits they are struggling to integrate him.

“Shaheed has done a great job,” Macdonald said. “I know we haven’t gotten the ball to him as much as we want, but it’s kind of like our run game — just keep doing what you’re doing.

"There’s a lot of detail that has been getting caught up since he’s walked in the door. That’ll allow him to create some more opportunities. But really pleased with how he’s been since he got in the door.”

Rashid Shaheed, who was acquired from the New Orleans Saints on the trade deadline, has showcased electric speed every time he touches the ball. However, he and Sam Darnold haven’t clicked yet, especially with Darnold struggling across the board lately. He’s only recorded four receptions for 37 yards in his first four games.