The Seahawks scored on their first seven possessions and had a club-record punt return to grab the biggest win of the Mike Macdonald era, a 44-13 win vs. the Saints.

The Seahawks poured it on the Saints in Week 3, giving New Orleans a franchise-altering beat down in the first half alone.

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

Here are three instant impressions from the Seahawks’ 44-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Lumen Field.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks as Seattle Seahawks' special teams unit has done a 180 since last season. With more than 11 minutes remaining in the first half, the Seattle Seahawks' offense has run just 11 plays on offense. They lead the New Orleans Saints 28-3.

Seattle is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest Saints vs. Seahawks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 41.5. The Seahawks are -394 money line favorites (risk $394 to win $100),

The Seahawks have turned in the most dominant first half of this NFL season. Seattle leads New Orleans 38-6 at halftime, a scoring margin that hasn’t been seen in the NFL since 2023, when the Raiders led the Chargers 42-0 at halftime of a game that got Chargers coach Brandon Staley fired.

Running back Zach Charbonnet (foot), safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle), safety Julian Love (hamstring) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (knee) are all out for the Seahawks, while offensive lineman Mason Richman, tight end Nick Kallerup and linebacker Connor O'Toole are healthy scratches.

The Seahawks day three draft find Tory Horton is now in the team record-books, following his epic touchdown return versus the Saints.

Former Colorado State star Tory Horton had a huge highlight on Sunday. The Seahawks rookie receiver had a 95-yard punt return against the Saints where zigged and zagged past defenders en route to the end zone.

Seattle will pick up the win at home, but -400 don't give you enough value. The Saints are 1-1 ATS this season, losing by 7 points in Week 1 and by 5 points in Week 2. The Seahawks are 1-1 ATS, covering the spread in their only win.

The Seattle Seahawks still have a few minutes to play, but their total embarrassment of the New Orleans Saints is all but complete. With 12:45 to go in the fourth quarter, the team has taken out starting quarterback Sam Darnold and subbed in their backup Drew Lock. They lead the Saints by a score of 44-13.