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Seahawks Soar Past Texans, Mariners Fall Short of World Series
21 Oct
Summary
- Seahawks beat Texans 27-19, defense shines
- Mariners miss first World Series appearance
- Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba stars

In a mixed night for Seattle sports fans on October 21, 2025, the Seahawks triumphed while the Mariners fell short of their goal. The Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19 at Lumen Field, thanks to a dominant defensive display that saw them sack Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud three times and hold the offense to just 254 yards.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his impressive start to the season, catching a touchdown pass and finishing with 123 yards. Running back Zach Charbonnet also had a strong game, rushing for two scores. However, the Seahawks' offense turned the ball over four times and struggled on third down, converting just 2 of 14 attempts.
Meanwhile, the Mariners' postseason run came to an end, as they fell just short of their first-ever World Series appearance. The Seahawks' victory provided some solace for the city's sports fans, who saw their team improve to 5-2 heading into the bye week.