Seahawks-Giants, NFL Week 5: Seattle suffers a disastrous 29-20 loss to the Giants

Pathetic.

The Seattle Seahawks (3-2) played against the New York Giants (2-3) as if they could just show up and do whatever they wanted and had by far their worst performance of the season with a 29-20 loss at Lumen Field Season. Daniel Jones went 23/34 for 257 yards and 2 touchdowns, while rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. managed 129 yards against a pathetic Seattle defense. Darius Slayton had 122 yards and a touchdown in the absence of rookie sensation Malik Nabers.

Seattle's offense was incredibly pass-heavy, with Ken Walker and Zach Charbonnet combining for just 7 carries for 30 yards, while Geno Smith was the leading rusher with 72 yards. That's not a good thing. If not for an accidental fumble at the goal line, the Seahawks could have been out of the game. And yet, even though Smith suffered seven sacks on the day, Seattle had a chance to force overtime or score the winning touchdown. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a critical third down drop, and Jason Myers' game-winning field goal was blocked and returned for the game-winning touchdown.

At least the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams lost? That's all I have.

The honeymoon phase is over for Mike Macdonald and his coaching team. It was a performance indistinguishable from the moribund gluts of the Pete Carroll era, and the only major constant in the front office and coaching staff is the general manager.

1st quarter

The Seahawks started the game on offense, scoring a first down before punting. Daniel Jones fumbled on the game's opening play, losing 15 yards, but the Giants fought back and converted 3rd-and-17 on a screen to Eric Gray. Gross! Another screen got the Giants to midfield, and they actually got into the red zone after converting a few more third downs. Jones started 6/7 for 72 yards. Three straight runs were stuffed and the Giants went for it on 4th-and-1.

FUMBLE!! FUMBLE?! FUMBLE! Gray dove toward the end zone, appeared to come up short and the ball came out. Rayshawn Jenkins grabbed the loose ball and returned it the other way for a 101-yard fumble return touchdown. Time stood still, few players knew for sure whether the play had been declared over, but it was ruled a touchdown on the field and the play was confirmed upon review. What madness! That was an 18-play drive, and the Giants were inches from the end zone, only to give up a TD the other way.

After 10 minutes and a -7 on their final possession, the Giants went three-and-out, which was in some ways an improvement over the previous drive. The Seahawks started the second quarter with the same score.

2nd quarter

The Giants came back and shredded the Seahawks' defense with Daniel Jones runs, a 27-yard rush by Tyrone Tracy and an easy play-action touchdown to Wan'Dale Robinson. Daniel Jones started in 11/12, a continuation of the issues we saw with Jared Goff in Detroit last week. This was an 8-play, 81-yard drive with only one third down forced.

Seattle picked up a pair of first downs through Kenneth Walker and AJ Barner, but Dexter Lawrence overwhelmed Connor Williams with a third down sack to prevent another drive. The Giants continued marching down the field without much resistance. Partially poor tackling and player recognition. A Wan'Dale Robinson drop turned a potential TD drive into a field goal and took the lead.

With less than 30 seconds left, the Seahawks needed just two plays to get within field goal range. Kenneth Walker managed a screen for 17 yards and then Tyler Lockett was wide open for 28 yards (despite DPI). Jason Myers scored on 43 minutes and equalized again at halftime.

3rd quarter

The Giants had a chance to regain the lead early in the game, but then took the lead with a three-pointer after a second drop by Wan'Dale Robinson that would have resulted in a first down.

A deep play by Tyler Lockett gained him 33 yards, followed by a nice run by Kenneth Walker. DK Metcalf converted another first down just outside the Giants' red zone…except for the part where he fumbled the ball. Tyler Nubin on rebounding after Deonte Banks ditched it.

The Giants immediately attacked with a deep shot to Darius Slayton, who intercepted it to Tre Brown for 41 yards. After a holding penalty on Brown gave the Giants another first down, he was hit deep by Slayton for a 30-yard touchdown. A terrible sequence and the Giants take the lead again.

An eight-play, 41-yard drive by the Seahawks yielded some points, but no decisive touchdown. Geno Smith rushed 21 yards into Giants territory and that was the highlight of the series. A 48-yard field goal by Jason Myers made it 17:13.

Rookie running back Tyrone Tracy rushed for 27 yards on the first play of the Giants' ensuing drive, continuing the run defense's struggles and overall poor defensive play. On 3rd-and-5 at the Seattle 21, another turnover from Slayton to Tre Brown caused a stir. With the 3rd-and-11 quarter nearing its end, Jones rushed Slayton with Nehemiah Pritchett in coverage. Greg Joseph made it 20-13.

4th quarter

Geno Smith slipped early on 3rd-and-12, setting up a must-have 4th. and 1, which the O-line failed to block and Brian Burns Smith sacked for a turnover on downs.

Luckily, the Giants' offense got off the run and stalled, resulting in only a field goal and not a touchdown. It's 23-13 with less than 12 minutes left. Welp, the offense has soiled its trunks again. The Giants bided their time for a few minutes before striking back at the Seahawks, putting them up to their fifth with six minutes left.

A 14-play, 95-yard drive put the Seahawks offense in the end zone for the first time all game. Geno Smith was sharp, precise and had enough time to make plays and pass the ball to everyone, including three catches for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and his first touchdown of the season. The Giants are 23-20 with 2:09 left and Seattle still has timeouts.

Tyrone Tracy rushed for four yards on the plus side of the two-minute warning. Three more yards on the next play. Jones to Slayton is incomplete! Stop the clock. It looks like Nehemiah Pritchett got away with DPI.

A huge 32-yard run by Geno Smith immediately put the Seahawks within tying field goal range. They wasted a timeout because they didn't make the playoffs in time. Geno to Fant at the 28. The deep pass to Lockett is incomplete and no PI is called. JSN with a drop to 3rd and 4th place. Jason Myers from 47 for the draw… BLOCKED! Isaiah Simmons with a block by jumping up the middle. Bryce Ford-Wheaton brings it back to the house. Incredible.

Summary of points

1st quarter: Rayshawn Jenkins 101-yard fumble return touchdown – NYG 0, SEA 7

2nd quarter: Daniel Jones 7-yard touchdown pass to Wan'Dale Robinson – NYG 7, SEA 7

2nd quarter: Greg Joseph 38-yard field goal – NYG 10, SEA 7

2nd quarter: Jason Myers 43-yard field goal – NYG 10, SEA 10

3rd quarter: Daniel Jones 30-yard touchdown pass to Darius Slayton – NYG 17, SEA 10

3rd quarter: Jason Myers 48-yard field goal – NYG 17, SEA 13

3rd quarter: Greg Joseph 31-yard field goal – NYG 20, SEA 13

4th quarter: Greg Joseph 24-yard field goal – NYG 23, SEA 13

4th quarter: Geno Smith 5-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba – NYG 23, SEA 20

4th quarter: Bryce Ford-Wheaton 60-yard blocked field goal return for a touchdown – NYG 29, SEA 20

Seahawks Injury report

CB Riq Woolen went to the medical tent in the second quarter and returned to the game. He left the game again in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.

OLB Uchenna Nwosu went to the medical tent in the second quarter. He had to miss the game due to a thigh injury.

OLB Derick Hall left in the fourth quarter with a foot injury.

Box score

Next week's opponent

The Seahawks stay at home for a Thursday Night Football game against the San Francisco 49ers (3-2), who themselves suffered a surprising home loss to the Arizona Cardinals. It starts on October 10th at 5:15 p.m. (PT) on Prime Video.