Seattle Seahawks 0 - 0 Houston Texans: A Defensive Masterclass
In a hard-fought battle at Lumen Field, the Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans played to a scoreless tie in an NFL Week 8 matchup. Both defenses dominated throughout the game, forcing turnovers and holding each other to a combined 276 yards of offense.
First Half: Defensive Stalemate
The first half was a defensive slugfest. The Texans came out aggressive, forcing a fumble from Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith on their opening possession. But the Seahawks defense held strong, forcing a field goal attempt that went wide.
Seattle then had a chance to take the lead, but running back Kenneth Walker was stopped on fourth and goal from the 1-yard line. The first half ended with neither team able to break the deadlock.
Second Half: More of the Same
The second half followed a similar pattern. The Texans forced another turnover in the third quarter, this time an interception by cornerback Derek Stingley. But the Seattle defense once again came up with a stop, holding the Texans to another field goal attempt that missed wide.
Seattle had a golden opportunity to win the game late in the fourth quarter when they drove to the Houston 20-yard line. But a pass from Smith intended for wide receiver DK Metcalf was intercepted by safety Jalen Pitre, sealing the tie.
Key Takeaways
In the end, the 0-0 tie was a fair result. Both teams played hard and made big plays on defense. It was a disappointing outcome for the Seahawks, who were looking to extend their winning streak to five games. But it was a hard-fought effort by the Texans, who showed that they are a team on the rise.