SEATTLE (AP) — The mood inside the Seahawks' headquarters shifted from frustration to optimism this week, with the team fresh off a 34-14 win at Atlanta that at least temporarily put to bed some of the lingering issues that emerged during Seattle's recent three-game losing streak. After underutilizing running back Kenneth Walker III, the Seahawks him the ball 14 times, and he ran for 69 yards and a touchdown. That provided some balance for an offense that has leaned heavily on Geno Smith’s arm, with the Seahawks averaging an NFL-high 270.
9 passing yards per game. The Seahawks (4-3) also saw their run defense step up after a bumpy few weeks. They allowed just 39 rushing yards in the second half while forcing three turnovers.
With a victory under their belt and another new player on defense — linebacker Ernest Jones IV was acquired from Tennessee on Wednesday — Seattle has reason to look forward to its matchup on Sunday against the visiting Buffalo Bills (5-2). The Seahawks will have to bring their A-game against the Bills and quarterback Josh Allen, who has a new, reliable target in receiver Amari Cooper. The Bills have been a one of the NFL’s steadiest teams in the eight seasons since general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott took over in 2017.
They've made five consecutive playoff appearances and won four straight AFC East titles. “You look at all the stats that drives winning, and all the takeaway differential, field position, how well they’ve bee.