Jacardia Wright Sparks Seahawks’ Backup Offense With Big-Play Effort vs. Titans

Seattle’s preseason meeting with the Tennessee Titans began with a favorable look for the Seahawks’ backup offense, and the early momentum was tied to a pair of deep, explosive plays. In the first quarter, Seattle built a 16-3 lead over Tennessee, working efficiently against a Titans defensive front that was still in its starting mode for the opening stretch.

The scoring began with a big aerial moment for Seattle’s offense. Elijah Arroyo came through with a 36-yard touchdown catch, giving the Seahawks an early cushion and setting the tone for the way their second unit attacked space. The drive was notable not for volume, but for efficiency, culminating quickly in points after the playmaking hit downfield.

From there, Jacardia Wright added an imprint of his own on the game’s look and feel. Wright broke loose for a 69-yard rushing touchdown, turning what could have been a standard run into a momentum-shifting big play. The long run did more than put points on the board, it indicated that the Seahawks’ run game had pop and the ability to stress defenders who were tasked with limiting explosive gains.

The Seahawks’ overall first quarter rhythm, as described by the team, centered on the backup offense operating like a “well-oiled machine” during that early window. Drew Lock led that offensive group in the stretch, and the combination of disciplined execution plus sudden-play ability kept Tennessee from settling into a defensive groove.

While preseason games are defined by evaluation more than results, what Seattle showed early is often the difference between a second unit that merely “gets reps” and one that can actually create scoring threats. Against a Titans defense that started the game, Seattle’s second group produced two touchdowns in a short span, including one through the air and one on the ground.

The next test for both teams will be whether that first-half effectiveness carries forward once rotations turn over and game plans adjust. For the Seahawks, the immediate takeaway is that their backup offense can connect on explosive plays and finish drives with chunk-yardage production. For Tennessee, the question will be how they respond to the defensive breakdowns that allowed those two long scoring plays.

Wright’s burst, in particular, is the type of preseason flash coaches look to validate across multiple situations. If the Seahawks can keep finding him opportunities, and if their offensive staff can replicate the blocking and angles that made the 69-yard run possible, Seattle’s depth will have an added layer of reliability beyond the starting group.