Seattle’s rookie running back Kenneth Walker III opened up the Seahawks’ 23-6 win over the New York Jets with a 60-yard run, kickstarting a nearly 200-yard day for Seattle on the ground.
January 4, 2023
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RECAP: ‘Hawks boost playoff hopes, Kraken notch comeback wins
SEATTLE — The Seahawks received a boost to their playoff hopes, while the Kraken snapped a three-game losing skid. Check out this week’s pro sports recap for an update on the two squads. Seahawks With their playoff hopes on the line, the Seattle Seahawks put themselves back in the picture with a 23-6 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, where Seattle quarterback Geno Smith eliminated his former team from postseason contention. While both teams were fighting for their playoff chances, the Seahawks were the only team that seemed to show up on Sunday afternoon. Seattle began the game with a 60-yard run by rookie running back Kenneth Walker III and scored on its first three possessions of the matchup (two touchdown passes by Smith sandwiching a Jason Myers 25-yard field goal).