The Seahawks fell behind early in Sunday’s game against the Bills, but had chances to get back in it despite the slow start thanks to multiple trips to the red zone. But instead of shifting the momentum, miscues caused the Seahawks to come up mostly empty in those situations, and the Bills capitalized, extending the lead on their way to a convincing 31-10 victory at Lumen Field.
Here are five rapid reactions to Sunday’s loss, which dropped Seattle’s record to 4-4:
- The Seahawks had a hard time slowing Buffalo’s offense.
The Seahawks came into the game knowing they were facing a tough challenge in the form of the Josh Allen-led Bills offense, and that unit was as advertised, and then some, getting the job done through the air and on the ground to lead Buffalo to a convincing victory.
The Bills started the day by driving 90 yards on 14 plays for a touchdown their opening possession, then they ended the first half with a 93-yard touchdown drive. Buffalo added three more scores to start the second half, a 69-yard drive that ended in a field goal, a 51-yard touchdown drive following a turnover, and a 73-yard drive for another touchdown, punting only once and committing one turnover before getting conservative late in the game and punting on its final two possessions.
For the game, the Bills gained 445 yards, the second most by a Seahawks opponent this year, had 29 first downs, the most by an opponent this season, went 8 for 14 on third down, and averaged 6.4 yards per play.
In addition to Allen passing for 283 yards and two touchdowns, the Bills also rushed for 164 yards, marking the fifth time this season an opponent has rushed for more than 150 yards against Seattle.
