Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars 20-12. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Seattle Seahawks' defense is for real. Head coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme and a dominant front are turning the Seahawks into a legit NFC power after their statement win in Jacksonville.

Texans offense starting to find its identity, but facing arguably their most difficult challenge yet Monday night against stout Seahawks defense.

Just like the Seahawks and their offense may have their hands full, so will the Texans defense, set to be tasked with the assignment of limiting a red-hot Seattle offense led by Darnold and his favorite target, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who currently leads the entire NFL in receiving yards (696) through six weeks.

The Texans, led by quarterback CJ Stroud, face the Seattle Seahawks, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

The Seattle Seahawks’ defense put together a bounce-back performance, with seven sacks and 17 quarterback hits, headlined by DeMarcus Lawrence and Byron Murphy II.

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