Seahawks Hold Off Titans’ Late Charge as Macdonald Commends Team Resilience
The Seattle Seahawks are savoring a hard-fought victory after narrowly defeating the Tennessee Titans 30-24 in Week 12 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Despite entering the game as heavy favorites, the Seahawks found themselves in a tense battle, having once led 23-3. The Titans staged a spirited comeback, outscoring Seattle 21-7 in the latter part of the game. Yet, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald remains unfazed by the late surge from the Titans.
Macdonald Praises Team’s Maturity
“Our guys were playing really hard at the end,” Macdonald reflected in the postgame press conference. “I thought we showed a lot of maturity.” He acknowledged the tension that arose as the game progressed, expressing a desire for a more decisive finish. “You would have liked for us to be able to close the game out earlier, but they were fighting hard. They returned a kick for a touchdown, and our guys showed a lot of resilience by just keeping at it.”
The coach highlighted the strategic decisions made during the final drive, noting the importance of managing the clock as the Titans prepared for an onside kick. “We didn’t give up a big play there, which is a positive,” he added, reinforcing the value of the team’s defensive efforts amid mounting pressure.
Seahawks Aim to Rebound
The Seahawks entered this matchup eager to bounce back from a disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams the previous week, but the contest against the Titans proved to be a tougher challenge than anticipated. Macdonald recognized Tennessee’s tenacity, stating, “You don’t play teams’ records in this league. Teams are too talented.” He commended the Titans for their competitive spirit, noting their history of close games that did not end in their favor. “This team is a talented team that is coached well, and they played hard,” he said, offering respect to his opponents.
Valuable Lessons Ahead
Ultimately, the Seahawks achieved their primary objective: securing a win. As Macdonald pointed out, in the NFL, a victory is a victory, whether it comes by one point or a hundred. “A win against the worst team in the league is just as valuable as a win against the best,” he emphasized. The Seahawks will take the lessons learned from this game—the good, the bad, and the ugly—as they prepare for their next challenge against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13.
The Seahawks’ ability to navigate through adversity stands as a testament to their character, setting the stage for what lies ahead in their season.
