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Seahawks Rout Saints 44-13 as Rookie Tory Horton Scores Twice, Sets Punt-Return Record

Coaches signaled growing trust in rookie Tory Horton heading into a quick Thursday turnaround.

Overview

  • Special teams tilted the game, with D’Anthony Bell blocking a punt to set up a touchdown and kicker Jason Myers converting all attempts.
  • Tory Horton followed his 95-yard punt-return touchdown with a 14-yard scoring catch, and per NFL Media he is the only player of the Super Bowl era with multiple receiving TDs plus a punt-return TD within his first three games.
  • Sam Darnold efficiently directed the offense, including a rolling touchdown throw to Jaxon Smith-Njigba behind steady pass protection.
  • Ken Walker III punched in two rushing touchdowns despite modest yardage as Seattle built a cushion large enough to play reserves early in the fourth quarter.
  • Head coach Mike Macdonald praised Horton’s preparation after the win, with Seattle also monitoring Robbie Ouzts’ ankle as it turns to Thursday night against Arizona.