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Seahawks Triumph Over Jaguars with 20-12 Victory on October 12, 2025

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Quinn Allen
October 12, 2025 11:22 PM
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Seahawks Triumph Over Jaguars with 20-12 Victory on October 12, 2025
On October 12, 2025, the Seattle Seahawks secured a 20-12 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium, maintaining their unbeaten record on the road this season. The game, broadcast on FOX, featured strong defensive performances and key plays from both teams, but Seattle’s pass rush and big-play ability proved decisive. Seattle’s quarterback Sam Darnold delivered two touchdown passes, connecting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 61-yard score and with Cooper Kupp for an 11-yard touchdown—Kupp’s first as a Seahawk. Darnold finished with 295 passing yards, while Smith-Njigba posted a career-high 162 receiving yards on eight catches, continuing his push for a record-setting season. For Jacksonville, Trevor Lawrence threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns, including a 21-yard connection to Brian Thomas Jr. and a 26-yarder to Tim Patrick, but the Jaguars’ offense struggled against relentless pressure. The Seahawks’ defense rebounded after a tough loss to Tampa Bay the previous week, sacking Lawrence seven times—highlighted by DeMarcus Lawrence and Byron Murphy II, each notching two sacks. Seattle limited Jacksonville to 273 total yards and repeatedly stymied late drives, including three fourth-quarter stops that preserved the lead. A crucial defensive stand followed by a 61-yard catch-and-run from tight end AJ Barner allowed Seattle to run out the clock after a defensive holding penalty on a made field goal. Despite missing key secondary players like Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon due to injury, the Seahawks’ defense held firm, and the team avoided turnovers throughout the game. Jason Myers contributed with two field goals, including a 53-yarder before halftime. The Jaguars, coming off a comeback win against the Kansas City Chiefs, managed just one touchdown in the second half and failed on a two-point conversion attempt that could have made it a one-score game. With this win, the Seahawks improved to 4-2 and remain a force on the road under head coach Mike Macdonald. Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s continued emergence as one of the NFL’s top receivers is drawing league-wide attention, as noted by Jaxon Smith-Njigba himself and NFL analysts. The Jaguars, also at 4-2, will look to regroup after seeing their home winning streak snapped. For full stats and highlights, visit the ESPN Seahawks vs. Jaguars game page and follow @NFL on Twitter for more video highlights and analysis.
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Quinn Allen
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