The Seattle Seahawks (5-2) triumphed 27-19 over the Houston Texans (2-4) in a game that wasn’t as close as the scoreboard indicated. Seattle struggled to get out of their own way, committing four turnovers — their most in a game since 2020.

However, their defense smothered Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Texans offense. Stroud threw for just 229 yards and an interception on 23 of 49 passing while getting sacked three times. Houston also could only muster 56 yards rushing on the ground. They punted seven times, and they were forced into three turnovers on downs, including the final two near the goal line. 

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had a rollercoaster performance, throwing for 213 yards a touchdown and an interception on 17 of 31 passing while also getting strip-sacked by Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. in the end zone for a Texans touchdown. Seattle No. 1 wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the most consistent component of the Seahawks’ offense Monday night going off for 123 yards receiving and a touchdown. 

These two teams entered Monday night with two of the NFL’s best defenses, and that was indicative with how the game went overall. Seattle outgained Houston, 318 to 254, despite losing the turnover battle four to one.Â