The Seattle Seahawks and the Atlanta Falcons faced off in a thrilling match-up this past weekend, with the Seahawks emerging victorious with a score of 34-14. The game was a tale of two halves, with the Seahawks dominating the first half and the Falcons putting up a valiant effort in the second.
The Seahawks started the game strong, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. They continued to add to their lead throughout the first half, scoring two more touchdowns and a field goal. The Falcons, on the other hand, struggled to get anything going offensively, and they trailed 24-0 at halftime.
The Falcons came out with a renewed sense of urgency in the second half, and they managed to score two touchdowns to cut the Seahawks' lead to 10 points. However, the Seahawks were able to answer back with a touchdown of their own, and they ultimately held on for the win.
Geno Smith had a solid game for the Seahawks, completing 20 of 28 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for a touchdown, which proved to be the game-winner.
Cordarrelle Patterson led the way for the Falcons, rushing for 112 yards on 20 carries. He also caught three passes for 26 yards.
The Seahawks' defense was impressive throughout the game, forcing three turnovers and sacking Marcus Mariota four times. The Falcons' offense was unable to get anything going consistently, and they were held to just 250 yards of total offense.
The Seahawks' win was their first since Week 1, and it snapped a three-game losing streak. The Falcons, on the other hand, fell to 3-4 on the season.
Here are some of the highlights from the game: