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The Seahawks held off the Texans for a crucial win

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The Seattle Seahawks defended their home turf on “Monday Night Football,” dominating the Houston Texans en route to a 27-19 victory.

Seattle improved to 5-2 on the season, while the Texans, fresh off my week, fell to 2-4.

Sam Darnold and the Seahawks offense started to get started in the first quarter, scoring the first two touchdowns as Charbonnet’s Zach Charbonnet and jaxon smith-nigba got the dirt of the season.

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Seattle Seahawks wideout Jaxon Smith-NJIGBA (11) celebrates his touchdown catch as official signs and looks are in the first half of an NFL football game. 20, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Meanwhile, CJ Stroud and the Texans offense couldn’t get a single thing going all night against this dynamic Seahawks defense. Stroud’s first four drives ended in punts, without any of the five plays.

Amazingly, both teams went in at one hour and one game, as the Texans managed to convert two field goals before the second quarter curtain call with a 14-6 lead.

Ravens Star JAIRE ALexander tackles the Texans rookie after a fumble recovery

Then, in the second half, disaster struck the seahawks when Darnold was tackled by Anderson Jr. In the end and the ball was received by the Texans for a much-needed touchdown. This two-point attempt was unsuccessful, but at 17-12, the game was within reach if Houston could see something on defense.

However, Darnold led the Seahawks to another field goal in the third quarter, and Stroud turned the ball over to the skins, which led to the game going out.

A fourth down attempt at Houston’s Own 41-Yard line, and Darnold cleared the field with a 19-Yard Pass to Smith-Njigba to get into the red zone. A few plays later, Charbonnet added another short run for a score to make it 27-12.

Houston Texans Defensive End Anderson Jr. (51) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of the second round of the NFL Football Game Monday, Oct 20, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The Texans defense kept trying to keep their team in that game, including their fourth turnover of the game as Derek Stingley Jr. bring in Darnold. But, even though the Texans were at Seattle’s 3-Yard Line, they couldn’t score when the Seaside defense remained relentless.

But in the end Stroud was able to find a red trip for the burning area with a touch, as he got a running back from the stony marks to make it 27-19. It wasn’t enough time for Houston, however, as the Seahawks finally got the job done.

If you look at the box score, Smith-Njigba had another 100 game. And while Charbonnet scored two touchdowns, Kenneth Walker III added 66 yards on 17 carries on his birthday.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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For the Texans, NICO Collins left the game early with a head injury, finishing with just 27 yards on 10 carries. It was tight end Dalton Schultz who picked up the slack with nine catches for 98 yards.

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