It’s been an explosive first half between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cleveland Browns. Instead of it being another defensive slugfest as many may have predicted, it’s been an afternoon filled with early fireworks on both sides. Fortunately, the Seahawks have had more.
Seattle started the game with an opening drive touchdown, scoring in the red zone to help alleviate some of the woes they’ve faced in this part of the field. Fan favorite rookie wide receiver Jake Bobo got things going with his three-yard touchdown run.
Run, Bobo, Run! For a touchdown! 😏
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 29, 2023
The Seahawks’ strong start continued with linebacker Jordyn Brooks forcing a fumble on this sack of PJ Walker. Second year defender Boye Mafe recovered, setting Seattle up nicely in Cleveland territory.
No soup for you!
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 29, 2023
The Seahawks capitalized on the turnover, as Geno Smith found Tyler Lockett in the corner of the end zone, after he survived the pass rush. Smith’s pocket presense was exceptional in the first half.
Ain’t nuthin’ but a G thang, baby.
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 29, 2023
Cleveland was able to finally get on the board following Seattle’s second touchdown, and cut the lead to 14-7.
85 rolling across the goal line 💪#CLEvsSEA on FOX & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/igsbi177oN
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 29, 2023
On the Seahawks’ next possession, wide receiver DK Metcalf helped set up Seattle’s offense in great field position. The Seahawks were unable to find the end zone this time, but they did manage to extend their lead to ten with a field goal, making it 17-7.
Cowabunga, DK.
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 29, 2023
The defense held strong on the next outing by the Browns offense, as second year cornerback Riq Woolen snagged his first pick of the year.
RIQ'S FIRST INTERCEPTION OF THE SEASON!
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 29, 2023
Cleveland followed up the interception by scoring a touchdown on the ground, once again cutting into Seattle’s commanding lead.
Geno Smith was intercepted right before halftime, as the Seahawks were attempting to add more points to their narrow lead. The Browns will get the ball to start the second half.
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