After making a tackle in Monday night's win, Seahawks' receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba found himself encircled by Texans on Houston's bench and without his helmet.

Before Monday, the last team to hit those three numbers and win was the SAN DIEGO Chargers back in November 2000 when they had 149 yards passing, five turnovers and a 9.1% third-down conversion rate in a 17-16 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. That was 25 years ago. Even Sam Darnold had to admit the game was a little bizarre.

The Seattle Seahawks suffocated the Houston Texans offense all game, and yet ended up with four turnovers committed and needlessly let Houston have a slim hope of a comeback. After racing out to a 14-0 lead, it looked like it’d be an easy night at the office for the Seahawks.

The Texans return from their off week with a tough game in Seattle needing to keep pace in a crowded AFC playoff race.

Also for the second straight game is quarterback Jalen Milroe serving as the emergency third quarterback. If Sam Darnold and Drew Lock are both injured, Milroe would come in. Otherwise, he’s inactive again. Here are the inactives for both teams, with a note that former Seahawks edge rusher Darrell Taylor appears to be a healthy scratch.

The San Francisco 49ers beating the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football has given the Seattle Seahawks some extra pressure on Monday Night Football against the Houston Texans. Lose and they’re virtually two games back of the 49ers,

The Seattle Seahawks may still be without two of their top defensive backs after revealing their practice squad elevations for Monday night's game against the Houston Texans. Seattle elevated cornerback Shaquill Griffin and safety Jerrick Reed II,

Sunday early NFL game predictions, Oct. 19. New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears, 10 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO) Score prediction: Bears 23, Saints 20. Miami Dolphins at Cleveland