Seahawks seek to address turnovers after third defeat of the season
Seattle fell to Denver 17-14 in overtime, marking its third loss, with turnovers identified as the primary factor.
Seattle lost its third game of the season on Thursday night in overtime to the Denver Broncos, 17-14. The defeat extended the team's record to 3-3 and marked the first time the Seahawks had suffered three losses in a season since November of the previous year.
Analysts highlighted turnovers as the decisive issue. In the Broncos game, a Sam Darnold interception in overtime set up the winning field goal, echoing earlier losses where a pick-six against Washington and a fumble in the end zone against San Francisco proved costly.
"The turnover battle has already taken three games from the Hawks," the analysis noted, adding that correcting this could allow the team to rebound.
The lack of a strong running threat was also cited as a factor that limited play-action effectiveness. The return of running back Zach Charbonnet, expected for the upcoming matchup against Kansas City, is projected to diversify the offense and reduce pressure on quarterback Sam Darnold, who was hit 17 times and forced to throw 51 passes.
Despite the setbacks, the defense remained solid, limiting Denver to no points and just two first downs in the second half. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was praised as a leading receiver in the league.
The Seahawks, defending Super Bowl champions, remain within striking distance of a playoff berth, with the next games offering an opportunity to reverse the recent trend.