Seahawks host Texans on Monday Night Football

The Seattle Seahawks will host the Houston Texans on Monday night at Lumen Field in Seattle, kicking off at 10 p.m. Eastern in the second game of the Week 7 Monday Night Football doubleheader. Seattle (4-2) seeks to extend a recent run of road success into a more consistent performance at home, while Houston (2-3) arrives off a bye buoyed by a 44-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Seattle’s offense has been productive this season, ranking among the league leaders in yards per play, and it will again lean on wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Smith-Njigba leads the NFL in receiving yards entering the game and produced a season-high 162 yards and a touchdown in last week’s 20-12 win at Jacksonville. Quarterback Sam Darnold has been efficient, and Seattle’s offensive line has protected him well, allowing only seven sacks on the season.

Houston counters with a defense that has been one of the NFL’s stingiest. The Texans rank near the top in fewest points and yards allowed, and their recent wins over Tennessee and Baltimore showcased that unit’s ability to control opponents. Quarterback C.J. Stroud was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 244 yards and four...