The Seattle Seahawks didn’t have a perfect day, and neither did their opponent, the New York Jets. But in the end, Geno Smith’s New York homecoming was a triumph for the Seahawks, as they posted a 26-21 victory over a Jets team that started spirited but ended with the saddest trombone toot.
Both teams played big games. For starters, we finally saw the Aaron Rodgers-Davante Adams connection that was promised after the Jets traded for Adams. The duo found each other on several plays, including a big touchdown in the first half. On the other side of the ball, special teams players for the Seahawks spent most of the first and second quarters having lunch together, fumbling three kickoffs (two of which were recovered) and allowing the Jets to score on a touchdown -return of 99 meters. At halftime the Jets had 21 points.
But it looked like the Seahawks might have a little magic in them today. Midway through the second quarter, with the Jets at the Seahawks’ 10-yard line, Rodgers threw an interception straight to Seattle DE Leonard Williams. After a quick juggle (it was only the second INT of his career), the big man ran all the way back for a touchdown. The extra point was blocked, but the Seahawks were able to score a field goal to get within five points.
After halftime, both teams struggled to score, but the Seahawks finally broke through with about five minutes left to play. The offense put them ahead 26-21, and in the final minute the defense stopped the Jets on fourth down. The Jets didn’t score a single point after halftime.
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