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Seahawks Smother Jaguars 20-12 Behind Smith-Njigba’s Breakout and Relentless Rush

Seattle’s pass rush overwhelmed Trevor Lawrence, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba delivering a 162-yard breakthrough.

Overview

  • Sam Darnold went 16 of 27 for 295 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba on a 61-yard score and Cooper Kupp for an 11-yard TD.
  • Seattle sacked Lawrence seven times and held Jacksonville to 59 rushing yards, limiting Travis Etienne to 27 yards on 12 carries.
  • Jacksonville’s discipline and special teams faltered with 10 penalties for 76 yards and two misses by kicker Cam Little—a PAT and a 50-yard field goal.
  • Tight end AJ Barner’s 61-yard catch helped drain the clock late as Seattle finished 1-for-12 on third down but committed no turnovers and extended its road win streak to nine.
  • Both teams are 4-2 after the result; Seattle hosts Houston on Monday night before its bye, and Jacksonville plays the Rams at Wembley Stadium next Sunday.