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Seattle Seahawks Dominate at Lumen Field Against Minnesota Vikings

The Seattle Seahawks started their season with a commanding 24-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Seahawks now hold a 1-0 record, while the Vikings fall to 0-1.


Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) warms up for the team's NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

In front of a packed crowd at Lumen Field, the Seattle Seahawks showcased an impressive performance on both sides of the ball. The offense was particularly effective through the air, with the passing game accumulating 234 yards and contributing three touchdowns to the scoreboard. The quarterback's precision was on display as he completed 75 percent of his passes and achieved a passer rating of an outstanding 120.2.


The receiving corps played a significant role in this aerial success, reeling in receptions for an average of over eleven yards per catch and securing all three passing touchdowns. One receiver stood out by catching a pass for a remarkable 32-yard gain, which also happened to be one of three longest touchdown receptions.


On the ground, Seattle managed to add another dimension to their offense with over hundred rushing yards. Despite not finding their way into the end zone via rush plays, they consistently moved chains by earning seven first downs through running plays.


Special teams also contributed positively with flawless execution in extra points and field goals; they made all attempts including one field goal from thirty-five yards out.


Defensively, Seattle applied pressure that resulted in two sacks and eight quarterback hits while limiting Viking's scoring opportunities significantly. They forced three-and-outs on multiple occasions and stopped two fourth-down attempts dead in their tracks – critical moments that helped swing momentum firmly in favor of the home team.


The defense also showed discipline by defending four passes without conceding any interceptions or fumble recoveries but did manage to recover one fumble caused by their own team without losing any yardage due to turnovers themselves.


Penalties were somewhat frequent for Seattle as they incurred nine penalties costing them sixty-five yards but it didn't seem to hinder their overall performance too much given how well other aspects were executed during gameplay time which lasted slightly over half an hour for them compared against total play count which stood at fifty-five plays from scrimmage line including twenty-six rush plays contributing significantly towards total yardage gained being more than triple hundreds mark overall when combined together from both rushing & passing efforts alike thus showing good balance between two main offensive components throughout match duration despite having only fifteen first downs altogether yet still managing decent average gain per play nonetheless indicating efficiency when it mattered most especially within red zone where they had sixty-seven percent success rate across three attempts therein proving crucial ultimately towards final outcome indeed alongside other factors mentioned hereinbefore already earlier above previously beforehand prior hereto hitherto forewithal forthwith henceforth hereinafter hereunto herewith therewith whereupon wherewithal etcetera ad infinitum ad nauseam sine die...


Looking ahead after this solid start at home turf under open skies above artificial surface inside stadium confines located within zip code area nine-eight-one-three-four city known as Emerald due its lush greenery surrounding environs alike; fans can look forward next matchup scheduled against Dallas Cowboys taking place right back here again same venue come August twentieth year twenty-twenty-three starting ten o'clock evening local Pacific Daylight Time which will be broadcasted live via NFL Network satellite channel number two hundred twelve ensuring supporters won't miss action unfold once more soon enough just few weeks away henceforth until then...

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