{"id":1399288,"date":"2025-09-15T20:09:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T19:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&p=1399288"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:09:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:09:06","slug":"game-recap-pittsburgh-steelers-17-31-seattle-seahawks-seahawks-erupt-in-fourth-quarter-to-dominate-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/game-recap-pittsburgh-steelers-17-31-seattle-seahawks-seahawks-erupt-in-fourth-quarter-to-dominate-in-pittsburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Pittsburgh Steelers 17\u201331 Seattle Seahawks \u2013 Seahawks erupt in fourth quarter to dominate in Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Seattle Seahawks powered past the Pittsburgh Steelers with a convincing 31-17 victory at Acrisure Stadium. In what was a close encounter for three quarters, Seattle pulled away in the fourth, making the most of key turnovers and explosive plays. This win puts both sides at 1-1 and sets up key divisional tests in week 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam Darnold looked sharp for Seattle, orchestrating a balanced attack while Kenneth Walker III was relentless on the ground. For Pittsburgh, Aaron Rodgers led several promising drives but untimely turnovers and a devastating special teams miscue shifted momentum irreversibly to the visitors. With 66,347 in attendance and clear skies above, the Seahawks proved the stronger, deeper side as the contest wore on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Quarter by Quarter Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1st Quarter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Seattle opened the scoring, capping a methodical 65-yard drive with a Sam Darnold deep strike to Tory Horton for a 21-yard touchdown. Pittsburgh responded with two field goals from Chris Boswell, both from 48 yards, but the early edge belonged to the Seahawks, who showed early intent with 7 points to Pittsburgh\u2019s 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Quarter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Steelers took control with an 8-point quarter – a long, physical 21-yard drive finished with a short Rodgers-to-Metcalf TD and successful two-point pass to Darnell Washington. Defences stepped up, including a Nick Herbig interception of Darnold, setting up another Pittsburgh field goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd Quarter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Momentum swung again as the Seahawks struck back. A 9-play, 80-yard drive was capped by Darnold\u2019s 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end AJ Barner. Both sides traded punts and long possessions but only Seattle found the end zone in this period, drawing level at 14\u201314 heading into the final quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th Quarter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The final phase was all about conversions and sudden shifts. Jason Myers hit a 54-yard field goal to put the Seahawks ahead, but the special teams units made the difference: a muffed Steelers kickoff return gifted George Holani a fumble recovery touchdown for Seattle. Walker III added a 19-yard TD rush, and a late Rodgers INT sealed the verdict as Seattle closed with 17 points to Pittsburgh\u2019s 3 in Q4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Player Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sam Darnold (SEA, QB):<\/b> Managed the game with efficiency, spreading passes across the field and expertly exploiting soft zones, especially when pressure arrived. Touchdown throws to Horton and Barner were both perfectly timed, and crucially he avoided sacks on long-developing plays until late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenneth Walker III (SEA, RB):<\/b> Reliable throughout, he broke key tackles and iced the contest with a 19-yard touchdown run (Q4). His chunk gains up the middle and extra effort on third downs kept drives alive and the Steelers\u2019 defence honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA, WR):<\/b> Showed off his yards-after-catch ability, highlighted by a 43-yard catch-and-run in the fourth quarter setting up the clinching score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aaron Rodgers (PIT, QB):<\/b> Started sharply\u2014quick rhythm passes, especially to Jaylen Warren out of the backfield, kept the Steelers moving. But as the protection frayed, two late interceptions and a crucial fumble proved costly. Pittsburgh’s offense sputtered in the red zone under intense pressure from Julian Love and the Seahawks’ linebackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB):<\/b> A lone bright spot, tallying several chunk plays and leading Pittsburgh\u2019s ground and receiving game with a resilient, physical style\u2014even breaking loose for a 65-yard gain that set up a deep red zone opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defensive notes:<\/b> Nick Herbig (PIT) and Payton Wilson (PIT) made plays in the backfield but were forced into extended coverage as Seattle stretched the defence wide. Jalen Ramsey (PIT) snagged a key first-half interception but couldn’t stem the tide in the final quarter. On the Seahawks side, Julian Love (SEA) shadowed short routes and delivered timely tackles; Derick Hall (SEA) pressured Rodgers into hurried, inaccurate throws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turning Points & Key Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n