Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers

The Seattle Seahawks overcame an early deficit to claim a 31‑17 road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, improving their record to 1‑1. The first half saw both teams trading blows, but mistakes and missed opportunities kept the score close. Pittsburgh’s home crowd roared as Aaron Rodgers and his offense moved the ball effectively, but turnovers and inconsistent play prevented the Steelers from building a substantial lead.

Seattle’s offense found its rhythm in the second half, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns while avoiding further mistakes. Kenneth Walker III powered the ground game with 105 rushing yards and a touchdown, consistently keeping the Steelers’ defense off balance. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith‑Njigba hauled in eight catches for 103 yards, creating critical third-down conversions and helping sustain long drives.

Pittsburgh showed flashes of life offensively, with Rodgers connecting on key throws and DK Metcalf scoring against his former team. However, interceptions and three sacks disrupted their flow, and the offense struggled to respond when Seattle began to pull away. The Steelers’ inability to convert turnovers into points ultimately allowed the Seahawks to control the game’s pace.

The pivotal moment came early in the fourth quarter. Jason Myers’ 54-yard field goal tied the game, and immediately afterward George Holani recovered a muffed kick in the end zone, giving Seattle a decisive 10-point swing. Though Pittsburgh attempted a late comeback, Chris Boswell’s field goal was not enough, and Walker’s late touchdown run sealed the Seahawks’ victory.

Seattle’s win highlighted resilience and depth, as the team overcame early mistakes and capitalized on Pittsburgh’s miscues. For the Steelers, the game underscored persistent issues with turnovers and special teams, showing that even solid offensive flashes cannot always compensate for mistakes. Both teams now head into Week 3 with clear takeaways: Seattle with momentum, Pittsburgh with lessons learned.