The Seattle Seahawks are 5-2, and they look like one of the best teams in the NFL heading into their bye week. They have the second-best record in football, and

Darnold and the offense actually got off to a hot start with two quick touchdowns in the first quarter that helped Seattle jump out to a 14-0 lead. From there, the Seahawks just held on for dear life. This game probably would have turned into a blowout win for the Seahawks if not for their four turnovers, which kept Houston in it.

One national media site that moved the Seahawks up was Bleacher Report, who moved Seattle up one spot from 11 to 10 th. In this ranking Bleacher Report noted the Seahawks having a top six scoring offense and defense, however they will need to work on not turning over the ball as they are among the league leaders in giveaways.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV surprises fans with his versatility during Monday night's 27-19 win over the Houston Texans.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks as Leonard Williams shares strong statement on Seattle Seahawks' defense. With Mike Macdonald as head coach, defensive excellence is the expectation for the Seattle Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks suffocated the Houston Texans offense all game, and yet ended up with four turnovers committed and needlessly let Houston have a slim hope of a comeback. After racing out to a 14-0 lead, it looked like it’d be an easy night at the office for the Seahawks.

Next Gen Stats Insight for Texans-Seahawks (via NFL Pro): C.J. Stroud was 4 of 14 for 55 yards, a touchdown and an interception under pressure. On his TD pass to Woody Marks, he had eight seconds to throw.

The Seattle Seahawks are seeking their second-straight victory against an AFC South opponent in the Houston Texans. This rare matchup between these teams will take place on Monday Night Football, where the Seahawks own the NFL's record for best win percentage all-time at .705.

Sometimes the key to success is just having good timing. The Seattle Seahawks have had good timing in recent years when it comes to knowing when to make a change at quarterback.