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Since the opening loss to the 49ers, the Seahawks have been flashing back to their glory days of last decade. They're starting to suggest those days may be returning.
Horton's team-record punt return plus touchdown catch sparks a 38-point first half in Seattle's second win in nine home games.
The New Orleans Saints (0-2) visit the Seattle Seahawks (1-1) at Lumen Field on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Date: Sept. 21 Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
A record-breaking punt return, a blocked punt and a long kickoff return? No wonder the Seahawks had such an easy time with the Saints, winning 44-13.
The Saints and Seahawks both have new starting quarterbacks this season. New Orleans drafted Spencer Rattler in 2024 and while he saw playing time last year after Derek Carr went down with an injury, this is the fifth-round pick's first full season as a starter.
The Seahawks matchup against the Saints is suddenly tougher than anticipated due to a wave of injuries, especially to the secondary.
When you win all three phases of the game, as the Seahawks did in a 44-13 win against the Saints, you tend to earn some pretty strong grades.
D’Anthony Bell, who was elevated from the practice squad for today’s game, came off the edge unblocked and was in prime position to block the punt.