Seahawks Get Back on Track with Convincing Win Over Falcons
The Seattle Seahawks bounced back from a three-game losing streak with a dominating 34-14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Despite being under the weather, running back Kenneth Walker III had a standout performance, scoring two touchdowns on his 24th birthday.
Walker’s Flu Game
Walker was added to the injury report on Saturday due to a flu-like illness, but he still managed to rack up 93 total yards and two scores on 16 touches. “I thought he did a great job,” quarterback Geno Smith said. “Obviously, he was under the weather. A little bit of his flu game today on his birthday. I think that’s spectacular.”
Celebrating in Style
Walker’s second touchdown came on a 17-yard catch late in the third quarter, which extended Seattle’s lead to 24-14. He celebrated by hitting the “Dirty Bird” dance, popularized by former Falcons star Jamal Anderson in the late 1990s. “I know he wasn’t feeling well,” coach Mike Macdonald said of Walker. “Tried to get fluids in him. I thought he played incredibly hard.”
Balanced Attack
The Seahawks had a more balanced attack on Sunday, with 22 designed runs on 56 offensive plays. Smith finished 18-of-28 for 207 yards, two touchdown passes, no interceptions, and only one sack. Defensively, the Seahawks forced three turnovers, including a Boye Mafe strip sack that resulted in Derick Hall’s 64-yard scoop-and-score touchdown.
Back Atop the NFC West
Walker’s flu game and San Francisco’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday put the Seahawks back atop the NFC West. “It was huge,” Walker said. “It was huge. We needed that.” The Seahawks’ win marked a much-needed turnaround after a tough stretch of games. With Walker’s determination and the team’s balanced attack, they’re looking to stay on top of the division.
Praise from Teammates
Tight end Noah Fant praised Walker’s performance, saying he “kind of went into his own zone before the game.” “You knew that he wasn’t feeling well, but he was going to put all that aside and get into his own place before the game,” Fant said. “It was kind of one of those things that was like, step back and let him work. It was really cool to see.”
Looking Ahead
The Seahawks’ convincing win over the Falcons marks a turning point in their season. With their sights set on staying atop the NFC West, they’ll look to continue their momentum in upcoming games.
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