Seattle Seahawks Week 3 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

Game result: Rolled past New Orleans 44-13. Sam Darnold threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Kenneth Walker scored two rushing touchdowns despite just 38 yards. Rookie receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba led all pass catchers with 96 yards and a touchdown.

Analytics: Seattle averages 24.7 points per game, tied for fifth. Their 44 points were a season high. The defense allowed only 13 points and forced two turnovers. Seattle now has a +31 point differential.

Injuries: No significant injuries were reported for Seattle.

Betting: The Seahawks were 7.5-point favorites and covered easily. The total went over.

Fantasy: Kenneth Walker’s two touchdowns salvage his day despite limited yardage. Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s breakout (96 yards, TD) elevates him to WR3 territory. Sam Darnold remains a streaming QB2.