Live In-Game Updates: Seahawks Unable to Stop Taysom Hill, Saints in 39-32 Loss
Following a thrilling 48-45 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 4, the Seattle Seahawks (2-2) aim for their first win streak of the season in The Big Easy on Sunday, as they take on the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome.
The Saints lead the all-time series 9-8, which included a 13-10 win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football last season.
New Orleans (1-3) heads into Sunday on a three-game losing streak after a crushing loss 28-25 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London, as kicker Will Lutz saw his potential game-tying 61-yard field goal bounce off the bottom upright.
Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton got the start for Jameis Winston in the loss and will start again on Sunday as Winston continues to nurse a back injury.
The Saints will be without star receiver Michael Thomas (toe) but will get back dynamic running back Alvin Kamara after he missed Week 4 with a rib injury. New Orleans will also rely on rookie receiver Chris Olave.
Despite their 1-3 record, the Saints are currently ninth in the league in offensive yards per game (364.3) and could still give a reeling Seattle defense some trouble despite the injuries on offense.
Live in-game updates will appear below after kickoff.
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FIRST QUARTER
The Saints put together a 10-play, 41-yard drive that saw some rushing action from backup quarterback Taysom Hill and Kamara.
FIELD GOAL SAINTS: Lutz hit a 56-yard field goal to give the Saints the early lead.
Saints 3, Seahawks 0
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Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith began Seattle's opening drive with a 15-yard completion to tight end Noah Fant.
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Smith got free out of the pocket and completed a floating pass to receiver DK Metcalf, who maneuvered his way into the end zone for a 50-yard touchdown.
Seahawks 7, Saints 3
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The Saints went 19 yards in four plays before punting for the first time in the game. The Seahawks get the ball at their own 26-yard line.
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Seattle running back Rashaad Penny started the next drive with a quick gain of 32 yards down the right sideline.
FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: The big run helped set up Seattle kicker Jason Myers for a 56-yard field goal.
Seahawks 10, Saints 3
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The Saints then had a 10-play, 69-yard drive that saw Kamara get four touches.
TOUCHDOWN SAINTS: Hill powered his way in from the wildcat for an eight-yard touchdown to tie the game.
Seahawks 10, Saints 10
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The Seahawks quickly went three-and-out, as Saints defensive lineman Cam Jordan sacked Smith on third down to force the punt.
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But the Saints returned the favor, going three-and-out as well after some solid pressure from Seattle's front.
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The Seahawks went three-and-out again, but as Seattle punter Michael Dickson ran instead of punting, he fumbled, as the Saints recovered.
TOUCHDOWN SAINTS: Right after he recovered the fumble, Hill then rushed in for his second touchdown of the half.
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FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Myers nails a 31-yard field goal after a nine-play, 62-yard drive.
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FUMBLE SAINTS: Dalton found Kamara on the completion, but Seahawks rookie cornerback Coby Bryant forced the fumble.
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Seattle quickly responded off the takeaway, as Smith found Tyler Lockett for an accurate 35-yard touchdown down the middle as the Seahawks took a 19-17 lead after Myers missed the extra point.
HALFTIME: Seahawks 19, Saints 17
THIRD QUARTER
FUMBLE SEAHAWKS: On the first play of the third quarter, Smith connected with Metcalf, but he fumbled at Seattle's own 31-yard line where the Saints took over after the recovery.
TOUCHDOWN SAINTS: Bryant appeared to have ripped the ball away from Olave, but he got both feet down in time as the Saints took the lead off the 16-yard score.
Saints 24, Seahawks 19
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The Seahawks punted after just five plays and 15 yards gained.
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But the Saints barely did anything more on their next drive, as they gained just 17 yards on five plays as well before punting.
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The Seahawks went three-and-out on their next drive, as the third-quarter woes continued.
INTERCEPTION SEAHAWKS: Just two plays in the Saints' next drive, Dalton fired an interception right into the arms of Woolen. who now had his third pick of his rookie season.
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The Seahawks seemingly had another long touchdown to Metcalf, but it was called back due to holding on rookie offensive tackle Charles Cross.
Smith was then sacked on third down on the next play, as Seattle blew a huge chance at the lead.
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TOUCHDOWN SAINTS: After two rushing scores and an earlier fumble recovery, Hill then dropped back to pass for a 22-yard touchdown to tight end Adam Trautman.
Saints 31, Seahawks 19
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TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Another downfield route by Lockett, another touchdown. Smith finds him for a 40-yard score to cap off a quick three-play drive. Seattle was unable to covert the two-point try.
Saints 31, Seahawks 25
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TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Walker dashes untouched through the New Orleans defense for 69 yards for his first-career touchdown.
Seahawks 32, Saints 31
TOUCHDOWN SAINTS: But the Saints responded quickly, as Hill continued his monster day with a 60-yard touchdown run, his fourth score of the day. The two-point try was successful.
Saints 39, Seahawks 32
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