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After making a tackle in Monday night's win, Seahawks' receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba found himself encircled by Texans on Houston's bench and without his helmet.
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.
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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
Darnold and the offense actually got off to a hot start with two quick touchdowns in the first quarter that helped Seattle jump out to a 14-0 lead. From there, the Seahawks just held on for dear life. This game probably would have turned into a blowout win for the Seahawks if not for their four turnovers, which kept Houston in it.
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Wideout Nico Collins sustained a concussion with the team in comeback mode in the fourth quarter. Collins was injured while trying to make a contested catch on the sideline. As he was being knocked to the ground, Collins smacked his head off the turf.