In a thrilling NFL Week 2 game, the Seattle Seahawks (2-0) defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) by a final score of 31-17 at Lumen Field. The Seahawks leveraged their passing offense and solid defense to secure the victory.
Game Summary:
First Quarter: Seattle took the lead with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith to DK Metcalf (7-0).
Second Quarter: Pittsburgh tied the game with a 35-yard field goal from Chris Boswell and a 5-yard touchdown pass from Justin Fields to George Pickens (10-7). The Seahawks responded with a 1-yard rushing touchdown by Kenneth Walker III (14-10 at halftime).
Third Quarter: Seattle extended its lead with an 18-yard touchdown pass from Smith to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, while the Steelers added another 42-yard field goal (21-13).
Fourth Quarter: The Seahawks sealed the game with a 10-yard touchdown run by Zach Charbonnet. Pittsburgh closed with a 7-yard touchdown run from Fields to Pat Freiermuth, but it wasn't enough.
Individual Highlights: Geno Smith (Seahawks): 24/32, 289 yards, 2 TDs.
DK Metcalf (Seahawks): 7 receptions, 112 yards, 1 TD.
Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks): 15 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD.
Justin Fields (Steelers): 18/28, 183 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT.
George Pickens (Steelers): 5 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TD.
Key Stats:
Total yards: Seahawks 387, Steelers 224.
First downs: Seahawks 22, Steelers 15.
Possession: Seahawks 31:10, Steelers 28:50.
Seattle's defense, with two sacks and a key interception, limited Pittsburgh's drives, while Smith led an effective offense. The Steelers struggled to maintain momentum, leaving the Seahawks in first place in the NFC West.