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Darnold and the offense actually got off to a hot start with two quick touchdowns in the first quarter that helped Seattle jump out to a 14-0 lead. From there, the Seahawks just held on for dear life. This game probably would have turned into a blowout win for the Seahawks if not for their four turnovers, which kept Houston in it.
Those unfamiliar with the multifaceted game Ernest Jones IV brings to the table may have been surprised when the Seattle Seahawks linebacker dropped deep into coverage during Monday night’s 27-19 win over the Houston Texans.
For some fans it was a tricky balancing act keeping tabs on Game 7 because they had football tickets. Most people kept an eye on their phones, but at least one fan brought a tablet to stream the Mariners game while cheering for the Seahawks.
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Houston Texans key play: Fourth-down disaster leads to two-score hole in loss to Seattle Seahawks
The aftermath: The Seahawks got a short field and scored six plays later on Zach Charbonnet's 2-yard touchdown run for a two-score lead that pretty much iced the game with how inefficient the Texans' offense was.