The last time the Seattle Seahawks entered MetLife Stadium, it resulted in the franchise's first Super Bowl victory. Although Sunday's contest against the New York Jets wasn't of the same magnitude, it produced the same result.
A stout defensive performance by the Seahawks defense along with a crisp day from quarterback Russell Wilson propelled Seattle to its first road win of the season, 27-17, over the Jets.
Wilson, who spent the week rehabbing an ankle and knee injury, smoothly completed 23 of 32 passes for 309 yards against the Jets secondary with three touchdowns. All three of Wilson's touchdowns went to different receivers: newly-acquired running back C.J. Spiller, rookie Tanner McEvoy and Christine Michael. The catches for Spiller and McEvoy were their first catches and scores as Seahawks.
Additionally, Wilson targeted tight end Jimmy Graham eight times and completed six passes for 113 yards, Graham's second-straight week with 100-plus yards receiving.
Much like that Super Bowl rout of the Broncos, the Seahawks defense shined in the Big Apple. Seattle picked off Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick three times courtesy of Richard Sherman (twice) and Earl Thomas, sacked him four times, and hit him nine. Seattle entered the game with only one turnover on the season.
The Seahawks led comfortably, 27-10, with roughly half of the fourth quarter remaining before a Fitzpatrick fumble went 42 yards for a Jets touchdown to make it a 10-point game. However, New York's final opportunity to put a score together ended with Sherman's second interception.
The Seahawks now head into a Week 5 bye with a 3-1 record.
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Look through some action photos from Week 4 vs the New York Jets at MetLife Field.
Seattle Seahawks running back Christine Michael (32) scores a touchdown as New York Jets cornerback Marcus Williams (20) attempts to force him out of bounds during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) gestures to Luke Willson (82) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrates with teammate Frank Clark (55) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks running back Christine Michael, Sr. (32) gets a pat on the helmet from teammates as he celebrates after catching a 6 yard touchdown pass that gives the Seahawks a 24-10 fourth quarter lead during the 2016 NFL week 4 regular season football game against the against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Seahawks won the game 27-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) celebrates with Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) after Sherman intercepts a fourth quarter pass (one of his two interceptions during the game) during the 2016 NFL week 4 regular season football game against the against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Seahawks won the game 27-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) and Bobby Wagner (54) tackle New York Jets' Matt Forte (22) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
