The Seattle Seahawks (5-2) triumphed 27-19 over the Houston Texans (2-4) in a game that wasn't as close as the scoreboard indicated. Seattle struggled to get out of their own way, committing four turnovers -- their most in a game since 2020.

The Houston Texans lost big Monday night out at Lumen Field against the Seattle Seahawks and not just on the field with a lack of an offensive identity

The Seattle star receiver caught eight passes for 123 yards and the Seahawks harassed quarterback C.J. Stroud all night long to win 27-19.

Darnold and the offense actually got off to a hot start with two quick touchdowns in the first quarter that helped Seattle jump out to a 14-0 lead. From there, the Seahawks just held on for dear life. This game probably would have turned into a blowout win for the Seahawks if not for their four turnovers, which kept Houston in it.

The Texans return from their off week with a tough game in Seattle needing to keep pace in a crowded AFC playoff race.

The bad news? The Houston Texans trail by 16 points. The good news? Calen Bullock finally has an interception on the season.

The San Francisco 49ers beating the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football has given the Seattle Seahawks some extra pressure on Monday Night Football against the Houston Texans. Lose and they’re virtually two games back of the 49ers,

Also for the second straight game is quarterback Jalen Milroe serving as the emergency third quarterback. If Sam Darnold and Drew Lock are both injured, Milroe would come in. Otherwise, he’s inactive again. Here are the inactives for both teams, with a note that former Seahawks edge rusher Darrell Taylor appears to be a healthy scratch.