Seahawks jump ahead early, falter late in preseason loss to Titans
The Seattle Times • • general
Key Points:
- Seattle Seahawks starters, including QB Sam Darnold and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, participated in warmups but did not play in the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, which Seattle lost 19-16, dropping their preseason record to 0-2.
- Rookie Bud Clark suffered a serious right leg injury on Seattle's first defensive play and was carted off the field, raising concerns about his availability.
- Backup QB Drew Lock performed well in the first half, completing 12 of 14 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown, while third-round pick Jalen Milroe struggled in the second half, throwing two interceptions and failing to score.
- Seattle rested first-round running back Jadarian Price and other key backs, leaving running duties to Jacardia Wright, Velus Jones Jr., and rookie Anthony Hankerson; Wright scored a 69-yard touchdown run early in the game.
- Seattle's backup defense played effectively against Tennessee’s starters, limiting them to 77 yards on 18 plays and forcing field goals instead of touchdowns, helping keep the game competitive.
