Seahawks Soar Over Dolphins: Seattle's Defense Dominates in Week 3 Victory

The Seattle Seahawks continued their unbeaten streak, moving to 3-0 after a commanding performance against the Miami Dolphins, who fell to 1-2. The final score of 24-3 reflected the Seahawks' dominance on both sides of the ball at Lumen Field.

Seattle's Defensive Prowess

The Seahawks' defense was relentless, sacking the Dolphins' quarterback six times for a loss of 46 yards and forcing two fumbles. Dre'Mont Jones led the charge with one sack and two quarterback hits, contributing to Miami's offensive struggles. Derick Hall also made a significant impact with two sacks and four quarterback hits, showcasing Seattle's defensive depth. The team forced three turnovers in total, including an interception that stifled any momentum Miami hoped to build.

Offensive Highlights

On offense, Geno Smith threw for 289 yards with a completion rate of 76 percent despite throwing two interceptions. His connection with DK Metcalf was particularly effective; Metcalf caught four passes for 104 yards, including a spectacular 71-yard touchdown that highlighted his game-breaking ability. Zach Charbonnet bolstered the ground game with 91 rushing yards on 18 attempts and found the end zone twice.

Seattle’s special teams also contributed to the victory. Jason Myers successfully converted one field goal from beyond fifty yards out of his two attempts and was perfect in extra point attempts.

Looking Ahead

The Seattle Seahawks will next face off against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 30th at 8:15 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ABC as Seattle looks to extend their winning streak into Week 4.