US EditionTory Horton Sets Seahawks Record in Rout of Winless Saints
Tory Horton's 95-yard punt return touchdown, the longest in franchise history, helped Seattle dominate New Orleans, who committed 11 penalties and fell to 0-3 this season.
- The Seattle Seahawks defeated the winless New Orleans Saints 44-13 at Lumen Field on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
- The Seahawks' strong performance was aided by the absence of several key Saints players, including safeties Julian Love and Nick Emmanwori, as well as running back Zach Charbonnet.
- Seattle's special teams scored or set up 30 points, including Tory Horton's 95-yard punt return touchdown, the longest in franchise history, and D’Anthony Bell blocking a punt to end the Saints' 233-game streak.
- Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed 14 of 18 passes for 218 yards, two touchdowns, and a 154.2 passer rating while rookie Tory Horton had four catches for 32 yards and a touchdown.
- The victory improved Seattle to 2-1 and further highlighted the Saints’ struggles under first-year coach Kellen Moore, extending their losing streak to seven games dating back to last season.
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Seahawks' Mike Macdonald has 3-Word Notice for NFL After Rout of the Saints
The Seattle Seahawks absolutely routed the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field Sunday, but the team’s head coach is not satisfied. Rookie Tory Horton exploded for a 95-yard punt return touchdownâthe longest in Seahawks historyâand also caught one of Sam Darnoldâs two touchdown passes as Seattle rolled past the Saints, 44-13. Kenneth Walker III rushed for two touchdowns for the Seahawks (2-1), with the first following a key special teams play…
Tory Horton sets Seahawks record in rout of winless Saints
SEATTLE — Rookie Tory Horton returned a punt 95 yards for a touchdown — the longest punt return in Seahawks franchise history — and caught one of Sam Darnold’s two TD passes in Seattle’s 44-13 rout of the winless New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
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Tory Horton returns punt 95 yards for TD and has TD catch in Seahawks' 44-13 rout of Saints
Rookie Tory Horton returned a punt 95 yards for a touchdown — the longest punt return in Seahawks franchise history — and caught one of Sam Darnold’s two TD passes in Seattle’s 44-13 rout of the winless New Orleans Saints.
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