SEATTLE—The Seahawks opened December with one of their best performances of the season, a 24-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, who came into this game with a 10-1 record and the League's No. 1 scoring offense.

The Seahawks defense was spectacular, holding the Eagles to a season-low 10 points, Russell Wilson looked like an MVP candidate, and with big plays from Wilson's pass catchers and a solid day of running from Mike Davis, the offense did more than enough to complement a great day of defense.

Here are five takeaways from a win that improved Seattle's record to 8-4:

1. Seattle's Defense Rose To The Occasion

The Seahawks don't have Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman or Cliff Avril, but they still have a ton of talent, not to mention pride, on that side of the ball. With the Eagles coming to town with the NFL's No. 1 scoring offense, Seattle's defense was facing one of its toughest tests of the season, and that unit turned in what, all things considered, was one of its best performances of the season.