PITTSBURGH—The Seahawks were the dominant team on the stat sheet in the first half of Sunday's game, but trailed by a touchdown thanks to two costly turnovers that led to 11 Pittsburgh point. In the second half, however, the Seahawks took control, using two takeaways, a standout defensive performance, one special teams touchdown, and big plays by several playmakers to pull away for a double-digit win.
Here are seven rapid reactions from Seattle's 31-17 win over the Steelers:
Sam Darnold overcame a pair of picks in an otherwise stellar performance.
The Seahawks opened the game in impressive fashion, driving 65 yards on eight plays for their first opening-drive touchdown since late in the 2023 season, with Sam Darnold connecting with rookie Tory Horton for a score. On the next possession,