Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks beat Falcons 38-25
Russell Wilson was cooking right from the start, throwing four touchdown passes to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a 38-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Seattle Seahawks
38
Atlanta Falcons
25
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | 14 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 38 |
| ATL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 25 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Arizona Cardinals | W 17-3 | NFL |
| 11/2/26 | vs Chicago Bears | L 17-34 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | W 20-3 | NFL |
| 10/15/26 | @ Denver Broncos | L 14-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs San Francisco 49ers | L 29-32 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:33 38-25
Calvin Ridley 7 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Touchdown 3:45 38-18
Carlos Hyde 1 Yd Run (Jason Myers Kick)
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Touchdown 9:35 31-18
Calvin Ridley 18 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 11:19 31-12
Jason Myers 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:05 28-12
Greg Olsen 7 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers Kick)
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Touchdown 9:41 21-12
DK Metcalf 38 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 14-12
Younghoe Koo 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:25 14-9
Todd Gurley II 1 Yd Run (Younghoe Koo PAT failed)
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Touchdown 0:53 14-3
Chris Carson 19 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers Kick)
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Touchdown 4:43 7-3
Chris Carson 3 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers Kick)
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Field Goal 11:06 0-3
Younghoe Koo 49 Yd Field Goal
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SEA
1 play, -1 yard, 0:19 · End of Game
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ATL 0:19
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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ATL 0:33
12 plays, 75 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:33 38-25
Calvin Ridley 7 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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SEA 3:45
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:45 38-18
Carlos Hyde 1 Yd Run (Jason Myers Kick)
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ATL 6:15
6 plays, 35 yards, 1:34 · Downs
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SEA 7:49
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:46 · Punt
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ATL 9:35
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:35 31-18
Calvin Ridley 18 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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SEA 11:19
8 plays, 57 yards, 4:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:19 31-12
Jason Myers 42 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 1:09
7 plays, 55 yards, 3:56 · Downs
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SEA 5:05
5 plays, 36 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:05 28-12
Greg Olsen 7 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers Kick)
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ATL 7:53
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:48 · Fumble
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SEA 9:41
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:41 21-12
DK Metcalf 38 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers Kick)
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ATL
11 plays, 60 yards, 1:37 · Field Goal
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SEA 1:37
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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ATL 2:21
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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SEA 4:00
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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ATL 6:51
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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SEA 9:41
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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ATL 11:25
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:28 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 14-12
Younghoe Koo 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:25 14-9
Todd Gurley II 1 Yd Run (Younghoe Koo PAT failed)
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SEA 0:53
3 plays, 60 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:53 14-3
Chris Carson 19 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers Kick)
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ATL 2:10
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:33 · Downs
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SEA 4:43
11 plays, 77 yards, 6:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:43 7-3
Chris Carson 3 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers Kick)
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ATL 11:06
9 plays, 44 yards, 3:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:06 0-3
Younghoe Koo 49 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
SEA
ATL
22
1st Downs
28
15
Passing 1st downs
23
6
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
1
3-9
3rd down efficiency
7-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-4
58
Total Plays
77
383
Total Yards
506
6.6
Yards per Play
6.6
11
Total Drives
12
299
Passing
434
31/35
Comp/Att
37/54
7.9
Yards per pass
7.8
0
Interceptions thrown
1
3-23
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-16
84
Rushing
72
20
Rushing Attempts
21
4.2
Yards per rush
3.4
4-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
6-46
Penalties
6-72
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:36
Possession
29:24
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Cameron Williams Injured Reserve
- Zachariah Branch Doubtful
- Josh Woods Questionable
- James Pearce Jr. Questionable
- Divine Deablo Questionable
Seattle Seahawks
- Leonard Williams Questionable
- Derick Hall Questionable
- Connor O'Toole Questionable
- Patrick O'Connell Questionable
- Anthony Bradford Questionable
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