The Seattle Seahawks didn’t have a perfect day, and neither did their opponent, the New York Jets. But in the end, Geno Smith’s homecoming in New York was a triumph for the Seahawks, as they gutted out a 26-21 win over a Jets team that started feisty but ended with the saddest of sad trombone toots.
Both teams had big plays. For starters, we finally saw the Aaron Rodgers-Davante Adams connection that was promised after the Jets traded for Adams. The duo found each other on several plays, including a big first-half touchdown. On the other side of the ball, special teams players for the Seahawks were collectively out to lunch for most of the first and second quarters, fumbling three kickoffs (recovering two) and allowing the Jets to score on a 99-yard TD return. The Jets had 21 points by halftime.
But it seemed like the Seahawks might have a little magic in them today. Midway through the second quarter, with the Jets at the Seahawks’ 10-yard line, Rodgers threw an interception right to Seattle DE Leonard Williams. After a quick juggle (it was just the second INT of his career) the big man ran it all the way back for a touchdown. The extra point was blocked, but the Seahawks managed to score a field goal to get within five points.
After halftime, both teams had trouble scoring, but the Seahawks finally broke through with around five minutes left in the game. The offense drove them ahead 26-21, and in the final minute, the defense stopped the Jets on fourth down. The Jets didn’t score a single point after halftime.
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The Bengals aren’t done yet
Commanders run up the score vs. Titans with another TD
Seahawks-Jets coming down to the wire
This TD and extra point put the Seahawks up 26-21 over the Jets. With just over five minutes remaining, can the Jets make some magic?
Guess who threw another interception? Yup, it’s Kirk Cousins
It’s Cousins’ fourth interception of the day. If the Falcons leave Cousins on the tarmac when their plane leaves, I don’t think anyone would blame them.
Bengals getting smashed after latest Burrow turnover
Remember when I said that Burrow throwing interceptions wouldn’t help the Bengals catch up to the Steelers? That implicitly included getting stripped of the ball, which he just was. Bengals are now losing 41-
Zach Ertz scores first Commanders points of 2nd half
It took WAS until the fourth quarter, but they finally scored some second-half points against the Titans.
Joe Burrow gets picked off
The Bengals have less than 15 minutes to score at least 10 points against the Steelers. Burrow throwing an interception will not help them.
This catch gave Justin Jefferson his fifth-straight season of at least 1,000 receiving yards
If you missed Kirk Cousins’ first two horrendous interceptions, here’s a third one!
Yikes, Kirk. Just yikes. After that, don’t be surprised if we hear calls for Michael Penix Jr. to start at QB next week.
Titans interception!
The Commanders have considerably cooled off since their four-touchdown first half, but the Titans still have a ways to go to catch up. Maybe this interception will help.
Hey look, the Cardinals let Marvin Harrison Jr. do something!
“Just take the points” should become a fan chant at stadiums
Instead of going for a field goal and a relatively easy three points, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald decided to go for it on fourth down. The Jets made a goal line stand and now the Seahawks got no points out of that drive.
George Pickens doing more George Pickens things, i.e. getting called for unsportsmanlike conduct
George “Unsportsmanlike Conduct” Pickens racked up another UC flag after this play. One of his teammates even came over to talk to him after, appearing to beg him to stop doing stuff that costs the team.
Kirk Cousins throws horrendous pick-six
Not a great day for the Vikings
There haven’t been many Vikings highlights today, and that’s for good reason: they haven’t been doing much. They’re down 12-6 to the Cardinals and fans are not happy.
This Russell Wilson stat is so vintage he’s literally never done it before
Steelers-Bengals making history in their 110th game against each other
Drake Maye continues to impress
Drake Maye in the first half against the Colts: 17-of-20 passing for 169 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT.
