Kansas City Chiefs scored a measly three points against our Seahawks on Sunday, falling 20-3 at Lumen Field. That’s right, the Emerald City defense absolutely locked down their opponents, sending a clear message to the rest of the league in Week 7. It was a statement game, showing exactly what Mike Macdonald’s crew is capable of when they are firing on all cylinders.
Seahawks Shine While Other Teams Stumble
Our Hawks aren’t the only ones making noise, or getting a rude awakening. While we’re celebrating a massive 20-3 defensive gem against the Chiefs, Week 7 saw some wild swings elsewhere. Seriously, give any Ravens fan you know a hug, because their team just pulled off a loss that hasn’t happened in 75 years. They led 13-0 at halftime, then somehow lost by 22 points. You cannot make this stuff up! The coach they fired in January, John Harbaugh, now has the Giants in first place, and their former offensive coordinator, Todd Monken, has the Browns at the top of their division.
Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers quietly keep doing their thing. They got a B grade for their 16-10 win over the Saints in Paris, which was the first regular-season NFL game ever hosted there. Their defense stifled New Orleans’ ground game to just 18 rushing yards, and Payton Wilson even snagged a red-zone interception. Offensively, Jaylen Warren hit 100 rushing yards for the third time in five weeks, and when he does, the Steelers are 3-0. And get this: Aaron Rodgers showed he’s still got the arm, hitting DK Metcalf for a 51-yard pass on their only touchdown drive. The Steelers are now sitting pretty at the top of the AFC North, and they are looking like they will stay there for a while.
Defense Wins, and Saints Still Struggle
The Saints, on the other hand, well, their Week 7 loss pretty much screamed everything wrong with their season. They ranked third worst in the NFL for rushing yards allowed per game going into this week, and the Steelers just ran all over them for almost 150 yards. Plus, the Saints are in the bottom six league-wide for opponent pass completion percentage. This isn’t just a bad game, this is a trend for New Orleans. It really makes you appreciate what we saw from our guys at Lumen Field, shutting down an explosive Chiefs offense to just three points. That’s a different level of defensive play right there, and it is a huge reason why we should be hyped for what’s coming next for the Emerald City’s team.
What a Sunday for the Seahawks, locking down the Chiefs in a way that just puts the entire league on notice. That 20-3 final score isn’t just a win, it is a statement. This is how Mike Macdonald’s defense operates, forcing turnovers, shutting down the run, and making opposing quarterbacks earn every single yard. It is about gritty, disciplined football, and it is exactly what we need to see as we push further into the season. Keep that energy, 12s, because our Hawks are just getting started.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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