Despite everything that went wrong for the Seahawks on Sunday, it looked like they might have an improbable comeback in store.

With the Seahawks trailing by 10 points, Geno Smith and the offense marched 95 yards for a touchdown to make it a one-score game, and after the defense did its job forcing a three-and-out, the Seahawks had a chance to tie the game. the game or take the lead and get the ball back with 1:40 left on the clock.

A 32-yard scramble by Smith on the first play of that drive meant the Seahawks were in business, but when the drive stalled and Jason Myers came out for the potential tying field goal, Giants linebacker Isaiah Simmons made a game-saving play. jump over the line to block the field goal. Receiver Bryace Ford-Wheaton then picked up the loose ball and returned it for a touchdown, putting the finishing touches on a 29-20 Giants win.

Here are five quick reactions to the loss, which drops Seattle’s record to 3-2:

1. The offense struggled to get on track until late in the game.

The Seahawks put up huge offensive numbers after Monday night’s loss, but couldn’t carry the momentum from that performance into Sunday’s game. Seattle had limited opportunities in the first half thanks to some long, clock-eating drives from the Giants, and when the Seahawks had the ball, they punted on each of their first three possessions before conceding a field goal in the final seconds of the game. half after Geno Smith’s completion to Kenneth Walker III and Tyler Lockett.

The Seahawks then seemed to get on track on their first drive of the second half, moving well, but that drive ended in Giants territory when DK Metcalf lost a fumble for the second time in as many games while fighting for extra. distance. And just like in Monday’s game in Detroit, that turnover led to a touchdown for Seattle’s opponent.

The Seahawks did respond with a field goal after the turnover, but their ensuing drive ended with a quick turnover on downs in their own territory, leading to a Giants field goal making it a two-score game.

The Seahawks drove 95 yards for a touchdown and then got the ball back with a chance to tie or take the lead, but after Jaxon Smith-Njigba failed to hold on to a third-down pass, Jason Myers’ tying field goal attempt was was blocked and returned for a touchdown, ending hopes for a comeback.

As Seattle’s 95-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter showed, the Seahawks have enough firepower to do great things on offense, but they will have to find ways to move the ball more consistently in the games ahead.