The Seattle Seahawks have had slow starts multiple times this season, but they hadn't been dealt a scenario where the comeback must be made without starting quarterback Geno Smith — until Sunday.
After falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter, the Seahawks narrowed their deficit to 10 points in the fourth quarter of the primetime loss to the Green Bay Packers. But with Sam Howell in at quarterback and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb refusing the run the football, it was too tall a climb for Seattle.
The Seahawks fell to 8-6, snapping their four-game win streak, and fell out of first place in the NFC West (Los Angeles Rams have head to head tiebreaker).