Seahawks’ Mysterious Punt at Key Moment Leaves Fans and Analysts Stunned with 12-0 Lead

Seattle finds itself in a curious spot tonight—still searching for that elusive touchdown, yet somehow perched comfortably on a 12-0 lead against the Patriots. It’s a bit of a chess match out there: the Seahawks’ offense stumbled out of the gate in the second half, as Patriot defender Milton Williams blitzed through the line to sack Sam Darnold for a hefty loss right off the bat. Still, Darnold managed a brief connection with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, followed by a modest run from Kenneth Walker, setting up another punt. Clearly, Seattle’s playing it safe—content to let their defense do the heavy lifting. Though with linebacker Tyrice Knight under concussion evaluation, one can’t help but wonder if their defensive backbone might soon feel the strain. This cautious approach, while pragmatic, adds an intriguing layer to the unfolding drama on the field. LEARN MORE

The Seahawks still haven’t found the end zone, but they still hold a 12-0 lead over the Patriots.

Seattle’s second offensive possession of the second half got off to a bad start when Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams busted through the line to sack Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold for an eight-yard loss on first down.

Darnold hit wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a short gain on second down and the Seahawks gave the ball to running back Kenneth Walker for a short gain on third to set up their fourth punt of the night.

That play call makes it clear that the Seahawks are content to play conservatively and let their defense continue to handle things the rest of the way. That defense may not have linebacker Tyrice Knight as he’s being evaluated for a concussion.