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Here are this week’s best and worst performers for the Seahawks per PFF’s player grades.
On Sunday the Seahawks got clutch performances from Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf when they needed it most. They also got strong games from Bobby Wagner, Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen, to name a few on defense. However, the game would have been lost without a superb outing from kicker Jason Myers. Let’s see how they graded out.
Here are this week’s best and worst performers for the Seahawks per PFF’s player grades.
Here are 12 of the top individual grades in different parts of the game for Seattle this week from PFF.
The Seahawks pulled off a too-close-for-comfort win over the Commanders on Sunday. Tips of the hat must go to Bobby Wagner, who once again posted the highest individual grade on the team for his run defense. Devon Witherspoon also showed up again with a high grade in run D, and Riq Woolen earned the top grade on the team in coverage. Offensively, Ken Walker led the way thanks to his 65-yard catch and run touchdown.
Here are 12 of the top individual grades in different parts of the game for Seattle this week from PFF.
6 take aways from Seahawks 29-26 win over the Commanders
Fans are sure to be sleepless in Seattle after the Seahawks’ thrilling 29-26 walk-off win over the Washington Commanders. A game that started off as a defensive battle ended with plenty of fireworks late to light up the chilly November sky.
The Seahawks bounced back from their brutal 37-3 loss to Baltimore and managed to keep pace with the San Francisco 49ers, who won earlier on Sunday. The win over Washington keeps both Seattle and San Francisco battling for a share of first place in the NFC West.
As is par for the course for the Seahawks, it was hardly a normal path to victory. But in the NFL, the only thing that matters is a win. Style points don’t matter.
Here are the top takeaways from Seattle’s victory:
Seahawks defeat the Commanders 29-26 on walk-off field goal
It wasn’t easy or clean, but when are Seattle Seahawks games ever this way? Seattle got back on track following their disastrous game last week with a thrilling 29-26 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 10. It is the first time in franchise history the Seahawks have defeated the Washington Football organization in the regular season at Lumen Field, but it was quite the trip getting there.
The game started like the last few outings, as a sluggish defensive affair. Both teams played to a 9-9 draw in the first half, as Seattle could only manage three field goals on offense.
After a quick three-and-out to start the third quarter, and a Washington field goal drive to take a 12-9 lead, the Seahawks offense finally shifted out of neutral. A two-play, 75-yard drive – courtesy of Kenneth Walker III taking the ball 64-yards to the house – gave Seattle their first lead of the game. Two possessions later, the Seahawks extended their lead to a full touchdown thanks to a Jason Myers field goal.
But the Commanders were not interested in going quietly into the cold Pacific Northwest night. Washington went eight plays and 73 yards to tie the game at 19-19.
Geno Smith and the Seahawks offense found their groove late, scoring another touchdown to take a 26-19 lead with only 4:13 left in the game. However, the Commanders once again tied the game with another lengthy touchdown drive, scoring with 0:53 seconds left on the clock.
It turns out, 0:53 seconds was more than enough time for Geno Smith, who marched the Seahawks 50 yards in seven plays to set up Jason Myers’ game-winning field goal. The last time Washington came to Lumen Field, they won 17-14 thanks to three missed Seattle field goals. Myers redeemed the Seahawks, as his fifth of the night sailed through to give Seattle the 29-26 thrilling victory.
The Seahawks now improve to 6-3, and remain tied with the San Francisco 49ers in the division. They will head to Los Angeles next week for their rematch with the Rams, who defeated them 30-13 in Week 1.
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Here are six players who won’t get a ton of attention but deserve some recognition.
The Seattle Seahawks got big games from some of their star players in their victory on Sunday over the Carolina Panthers. That includes a six-catch, 112 yard line from wide receiver DK Metcalf, two touchdowns and 150+ scrimmage yards for running back Ken Walker, 11 tackles and two pass breakups by cornerback Devon Witherspoon and eight tackles plus three quarterback hits for nose tackle Jarran Reed.
While all those guys stood out in obvious ways, the day couldn’t have been won without some outstanding under-the-radar performances. Here are six players who won’t get a ton of attention but deserve some recognition.
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Here’s what you need to know from Seattle’s dominant Week 3 win
Eight of the last ten meetings between the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers were decided by only one score. On Sunday, the Seahawks prevented this streak from increasing.
Seattle earned revenge over the Panthers as they defeated them soundly 37-27, and improving to 2-1 on the year. Carolina did put up a strong fight in the first half, as we all felt they would. The Seahawks did trail 13-12 at intermission, despite feeling in control for most of the half.
Eventually, all those stalled field goal drives eventually became touchdowns in the second half, putting the Panthers away. If it weren’t for a garbage time touchdown with under two minutes to go, it would have been a certified blowout.
The Seahawks successfully defended home field. Here are the biggest takeaways from Seattle’s Week 3 victory:
Seattle moves above .500 for the first time this year
Sunday’s game was a celebration of the 10 year anniversary for the Super Bowl XLVIII championship team. To honor them, the Seahawks ended the game the same way they did in Week 1 of 2013 – with a win over the Carolina Panthers.
Seattle took care of business as favorites and defended Lumen Field with a 37-27 victory over the Panthers. The Seahawks now move above .500 for the first time in 2023. They also claimed “double revenge” over both Carolina and Andy Dalton, both who beat Seattle last year.
It was a defensive battle early on, as the Seahawks were moving the ball but unable to finish drives in the end zone. Seattle settled for four first half field goals from Jason Myers, who redeemed himself mightily from last week, as they trailed Carolina 13-12 at intermission. Myers would tack on one more field goal, his fifth of the day, to reclaim a 15-13 lead in early in the third quarter.
The Seahawks would finally break the game open to a two-score lead when Kenneth Walker III bulldozed his way in for a touchdown to make it a 22-13 lead late in the third. But Carolina did not go quietly into that good night, as they rarely do against Seattle. A 24-yard reception to receiver Adam Thielen to set the Panthers up at the Seahawks goal line to close out the third quarter was quickly cashed in for a touchdown to start the fourth.
Fortunately, Seattle responded with a six play, 69-yard scoring drive which ended with Walker scampering in for his second score of the day.
The story of the game was the 12th Man, who reminded everyone why they have the title of loudest fans in the NFL. The Panthers were flagged an astonishing eight times for false start penalties. Even as a light rainfall began to sprinkle the crowd in the waning moments of the game, not a seat was empty, or eardrum unburst.
The Seahawks will now travel to MetLife Stadium, the site of their triumphant Super Bowl XLVIII victory, for a Monday Night Football showdown against the New York Football Giants. Having played on Thursday, the Giants will be coming off extended rest, albeit likely without star running back Saquon Barkley.
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It was a memorable Sunday for the Seahawks, who got their first win of the season
For the first time in 2023, the Seattle Seahawks are in the win column. They bounced back in a major way from their Week 1 trouncing with an explosive 37-31 overtime win on Sunday.
For a second straight season, the Seahawks leave Ford Field with another shootout win. Only this time, a far more dramatic finish.
Seattle avoided the dreaded 0-2 start and are back on track, at least for now. Here are the biggest Studs and Duds from their Week 2 showdown:
Ultimately, it’s on Carroll to keep control of his troops in the heat of the moment so this particular failure is on him.
The turning point for the Seahawks in their Week 1 loss to the Rams seemed to be a missed field goal in the second quarter. Jason Myers connected on his first two field goal attempts of the game, but on that occasion he missed a gimme from 39 yards out that doinked off the right goal post.
Whatever wind they had in their sails seemed to evaporate after that and Seattle came out completely flat in the second half. By contrast, the Rams came out of the locker room highly motivated and ran up the score 23-0 until the final whistle.
Along the way, Tyler Lockett took a shot to the head, both Charles Cross and Abe Lucas went down and Seattle’s offense totally imploded. Meanwhile, Bobby Wagner and Uchenna Nwosu tried to stop the bleeding on the other end, but it was no use as the Seahawks defense got torched over the middle again and again on crossing routes by Matt Stafford and two no-name receivers. Things finally boiled over in the fourth quarter when wide receiver DK Metcalf had a meltdown jawing with Rams defensive backs.
After it was all over, head coach Pete Carroll admitted his team lost their composure, per Mike Dugar at the Athletic.
“We lost our minds a little bit… That shows you the frustration based on the expectations that we were gonna be better and not be in that situation. I don’t like seeing us like that — that looks terrible.”
Ultimately, it’s on Carroll to keep control of his troops in the heat of the moment so this particular failure is on him.
We expect this team to bounce back and at least make it very interesting in Detroit next weekend. However, in the bigger picture, it’s becoming increasingly clear each season that when Sean McVay has anything close to a full deck Carroll and his Seahawks are simply no match for him.
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It is an increase from last year, when the Seahawks only had four.
The Seattle Seahawks are inching closer and closer to their Week 1 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams. But you can’t take the field without your team captains, and the Seahawks have found theirs.
Today Head coach Pete Carroll announced which players are the captains and for 2023 they have increased their ranks from last year. With so much veteran presence in Seattle, Carroll is going with two captains per unit.
The Seahawks will have six captains this year, per Pete Carroll. On offense, QB Geno Smith and WR Tyler Lockett. On defense, LB Bobby Wagner and S Quandre Diggs. On special teams, LB Nick Bellore and K Jason Myers.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) September 6, 2023
Geno Smith is obvious, as the quarterback usually fills this role. Tyler Lockett being named a captain is also fitting, as Lockett truly emerged as a leader in the wake of Russell Wilson leaving. Quandre Diggs was a defensive captain last year, sharing responsibilities with Al Woods. With Woods gone, the role naturally falls back to linebacker Bobby Wagner.
As for special teams, why not balance it out with two per unit? Fullback/linebacker Nick Bellore returns to his role, and will be joined by kicker Jason Myers, who has emerged as one of the best in the NFL at his position.
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