Seahawks Triumph 27-19 as Smith-Njigba Shines with 123 Yards

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Seahawks Triumph 27-19 as Smith-Njigba Shines with 123 Yards

The Seattle Seahawks showcased a strong performance, defeating the Houston Texans 27-19 in a tightly contested matchup. This victory helps the Seahawks maintain pace with the 49ers and Rams in the highly competitive NFC West.

Game Overview

Seattle established an early lead, scoring 14 points in the first quarter. Zach Charbonnet contributed with a 1-yard touchdown run, followed by Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who caught an 11-yard touchdown pass.

Texas Defense Responds

Despite the Seahawks’ early success, the Texans’ defense managed to interrupt their momentum. Houston capitalized on two key defensive plays, recovering an interception from a trick play and managing a blocked punt. This allowed them to make two field goals, sending the teams into halftime with a score of 14-6.

Second Half Highlights

The second half began with a Seattle field goal before the Texans narrowed the gap. Will Anderson executed a strip-sack, leading to a Houston touchdown, but their two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, making the score 17-12.

Seahawks Extend Their Lead

Jason Myers scored with a 47-yard field goal.
Zach Charbonnet added another touchdown, bringing the score to 27-12.

Although the Texans attempted to fight back, they struggled to convert on significant drives. Houston twice was unable to score from close range, leading to turnovers on downs. However, in the final moments, Woody Marks caught a touchdown pass, reducing Seattle’s lead to eight points with just over two minutes remaining.

Late Game Decisions

The Texans faced challenges in the final minutes. A significant penalty on Tim Settle for unnecessary roughness granted Seattle a game-ending first down. Houston’s offense finished the game with 254 total yards and an average of only 3.7 yards per play.

Player Performances

C.J. Stroud: 23-of-49 for 229 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
Dalton Schultz: 9 receptions for 98 yards.
Nico Collins had 4 receptions for 27 yards before leaving with a concussion.
Sam Darnold: 17-of-31 for 213 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 8 receptions for 123 yards and 1 touchdown, marking his third consecutive game with over 100 receiving yards.

This victory leads Seattle to a 5-2 record, placing them alongside the 49ers and Rams in the NFC West. The Seahawks will take a bye in Week 8 before facing the Washington Commanders in Week 9.