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NFL Week 7 ends with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football tonight. MNF start time, TV schedule and how to watch.
The Seattle Seahawks (5-2) triumphed 27-19 over the Houston Texans (2-4) in a game that wasn't as close as the scoreboard indicated. Seattle struggled to get out of their own way, committing four turnovers -- their most in a game since 2020.
Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a Seattle Seahawks fumble as referee Carl Cheffers (51) signals after the play in the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Seattle. Credit: AP/Lindsey Wasson
The Seattle star receiver caught eight passes for 123 yards and the Seahawks harassed quarterback C.J. Stroud all night long to win 27-19.
During the fourth quarter of the Texans' Monday Night Football matchup vs. the Seahawks, wide receiver Nico Collins would go down with a head injury that would lead to him hitting the blue tent, and then to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion.
The Texans return from their off week with a tough game in Seattle needing to keep pace in a crowded AFC playoff race.
Also for the second straight game is quarterback Jalen Milroe serving as the emergency third quarterback. If Sam Darnold and Drew Lock are both injured, Milroe would come in. Otherwise, he’s inactive again. Here are the inactives for both teams, with a note that former Seahawks edge rusher Darrell Taylor appears to be a healthy scratch.
The Seattle Seahawks may still be without two of their top defensive backs after revealing their practice squad elevations for Monday night's game against the Houston Texans. Seattle elevated cornerback Shaquill Griffin and safety Jerrick Reed II,