Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a Seattle Seahawks fumble as referee Carl Cheffers (51) signals after the play in the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Seattle. Credit: AP/Lindsey Wasson

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.

The Seattle star receiver caught eight passes for 123 yards and the Seahawks harassed quarterback C.J. Stroud all night long to win 27-19.

The Texans couldn't run or throw the ball effectively. The offensive line somehow looks worse than it did last season. The ballyhooed offensive system installed in the offseason seems worse than "Ask Madden"-the algorithm-based option to decide which play to run next in the iconic Madden NFL video game.

Before Monday, the last team to hit those three numbers and win was the SAN DIEGO Chargers back in November 2000 when they had 149 yards passing, five turnovers and a 9.1% third-down conversion rate in a 17-16 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. That was 25 years ago. Even Sam Darnold had to admit the game was a little bizarre.

The Texans return from their off week with a tough game in Seattle needing to keep pace in a crowded AFC playoff race.

Also for the second straight game is quarterback Jalen Milroe serving as the emergency third quarterback. If Sam Darnold and Drew Lock are both injured, Milroe would come in. Otherwise, he’s inactive again. Here are the inactives for both teams, with a note that former Seahawks edge rusher Darrell Taylor appears to be a healthy scratch.

The Seattle Seahawks may still be without two of their top defensive backs after revealing their practice squad elevations for Monday night's game against the Houston Texans. Seattle elevated cornerback Shaquill Griffin and safety Jerrick Reed II,