Seahawks assert their dominance at Lumen Field! Saints outplayed on all fronts

In a dominant performance in Seattle, the Seahawks crushed the New Orleans Saints' hopes in Week 4 of the NFL, demonstrating why Lumen Field is an impenetrable fortress. With an explosive offense led by Geno Smith and a defense that stifled any Saints' offensive threat, Seattle secured a resounding victory that reverberates throughout the NFC West. The final score of 44-13 speaks for itself: it was a masterclass in all aspects of the game, with Seattle racking up 482 total yards compared to the Saints' paltry 219. Derek Carr and his team struggled with turnovers, while Seattle celebrated its third consecutive win (3-1), solidifying its status as a rising team. For New Orleans (1-3), this humiliating defeat exposes deep-seated problems that need urgent attention before it's too late.

Quarter-by-Quarter Recap

First Quarter: Seahawks take early control (7-0)

The game started with Seattle setting the tone. Geno Smith connected with DK Metcalf for a 32-yard touchdown on the opening drive, exploiting a lapse in the Saints' secondary coverage. New Orleans responded with a conservative drive, but a sack by Boye Mafe forced a punt. Seattle racked up 98 passing yards in the quarter, while the Saints barely surpassed 40 total yards, with Derek Carr completing only 4 of 7 passes. Seattle's defense forced a fumble on the Saints' next possession, though they failed to recover it. The atmosphere at Lumen Field was already deafening.