Seattle stunned Pittsburgh with a rare 2024 kickoff trick that produced a fourth-quarter touchdown and swung momentum decisively in a 31-17 win. From there, the Seahawks flipped the script on offense in the second half, riding Sam Darnold’s improving rhythm, Kenneth Walker III’s explosive running, and a diverse receiving corps to pull away. DK Metcalf battled early but cooled in the second half, while Seattle’s defense harassed Aaron Rodgers and limited the Steelers after halftime.

Smith-Njigba led the pass catchers with 108 yards, Cooper Kupp added 90, and Tory Horton flashed as a rookie target while Elijah Arroyo chipped in. The special-teams TD and a strong late drive sequence capped Seattle’s message game: this team is finding a late-season rhythm, even as injuries and drills shape the week-to-week mix. A remarkable, momentum-shifting outing for the Seahawks.

The win puts Seattle at .500 and signals a budding depth chart that could matter in fantasy leagues—Walker’s workload, Darnold’s efficiency, and the evolving roles of Horton, Barner, and Arroyo all carry real fantasy upside as the schedule tightens.