Tory Horton's Record-Breaking Punt! Seahawks Crush Saints 44-13!

Seattle Seahawks rookie Tory Horton had a game to remember, etching his name in franchise history during their dominant 44-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Horton's electrifying 95-yard punt return touchdown wasn't just a game-changer; it was the longest in Seahawks history!

Horton described the play as tapping into his youthful instincts, comparing it to a game of "sharks and minnows." The return was aided by a crushing block from Chazz Surratt on Saints punter Kai Kroeger, paving the way for Horton to reach the end zone untouched. "I just had a two-way go and I kind of slowed down a little bit, let him make that block, and after that it was the promised land," Horton said.

But Horton's contributions didn't stop there. He also hauled in a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold, marking his second career touchdown catch in as many weeks. Darnold praised Horton's continuous improvement and his desire to learn the offense. Horton is also nominated for Rookie of the Week award for his Week 3 performance vs. the Saints.

The Seahawks' special teams were firing on all cylinders. A blocked punt earlier in the game set up Kenneth Walker III's first of two touchdowns. Walker added another short TD run later, and Jason Myers connected on a 56-yard field goal, contributing to a dominant first half where the Seahawks scored 38 points, the second-highest-scoring half in franchise history.

For the Saints, it was a day to forget as they fall to 0-3 on the season. The Seahawks, now 2-1, look to build on this momentum as they head into Week 4.

Horton's Historic Play: A Closer Look

• 95-yard punt return touchdown - Longest in Seahawks history.
• One receiving touchdown.
• Nominated for Rookie of the Week.

Sam Darnold's Thoughts on Horton

"I've talked a ton about Tory, but he's just continuing to grow. I know he's going to continue to get better and want to get better. I think that's the biggest key as a young player, is just having that want to get better and understand the offense even that much more."