4. The attack started quickly, stalled, but then ended in style.

Things looked good for Seattle’s offense early on, with an efficient five-play drive that resulted in a touchdown in the first quarter, followed by a one-play scoring drive, a 71-yard touchdown by DK Metcalf

But while it looked like the Seahawks were on their way to a big lead, the offense fell into a slump after those two scores, scoring no points in the second or third quarters and deep into the fourth. A major problem for Seattle’s offense was a 3-for-11 conversion rate on third down, a number that was a reflection of what happened on first and second down but also a sign of how the Seahawks executed on third down. Of the eight third downs the Seahawks failed to cover, seven were third-and-15 or longer, the result of penalties, sacks and other negative plays that put the offense in nearly impossible positions.

The offense, however, was able to get things back on track late in the game and put the game out of reach. They covered 98 yards in 11 plays and scored a touchdown. This drive was followed by a defensive stop on fourth and goal.

And on a day when the defense was so dominant, an inconsistent day for the offense was more than enough to get the job done.

5. DK Metcalf keeps making big plays.

With the offense struggling to sustain drives after the first quarter, DK Metcalf didn’t have as productive a day as he did in Week 2, when he caught 10 passes for 129 yards, including a 56-yard touchdown. But what Metcalf was able to do again was show that, even with limited opportunities, he can make game-changing plays.

Metcalf’s biggest play came as time expired in the first quarter, a 71-yard touchdown that gave the Seahawks a two-score lead they would never relinquish. He also had a 22-yard catch over cornerback Kendall Fuller, who was in a great position to make a play, a catch that helped set up an eventual touchdown run by Zach Charbonnet.

Thanks to these plays, Metcalf managed to gain 104 yards on four catches. This was his second straight game in which he managed to gain 100 yards.