Three takeaways from the Seahawks' third loss of the season

Key Points:

• The Seahawks have started their Super Bowl defense with a surprising 3-3 record, having lost three close games by a combined total of eight points, with turnovers identified as the major issue costing them victories.
• Turnovers have been pivotal in their losses, including a pick-six against Washington, a fumble in their own end zone versus San Francisco, and a critical interception in overtime against Denver that led to the game-winning field goal.
• The impending return of running back Zach Charbonnet is expected to significantly boost the Seahawks' offense by providing a credible rushing threat, which could ease pressure on quarterback Sam Darnold, who was sacked 17 times in the Denver game.
• Despite the rough start, the Seahawks remain an elite team with a strong defense, exemplified by holding Denver scoreless in the second half, and star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is performing at a top level.
• While there is some debate about quarterback changes, the team’s issues are seen as correctable, and with reinforcements arriving soon, the Seahawks have time to recover and improve their standing this season.