Seahawks: 5 things we’ve learned 5 games into the 2021 season

The Seattle Seahawks are not who we thought they were coming into this season.

The Seattle Seahawks are not who we thought they were coming into this season. Pegged as a deep run playoff threat during the offseason, it’s become obvious pretty quickly that is not the case for this group. After last night’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the team sits at 2-3 in the standings, already three games behind the NFC West leader in the loss column and on their way to a mediocre and disappointing season.

So, how did we get here? Let’s examine the big-picture rot that’s setting in. Here are five things we’ve learned about this franchise from Weeks 1-5.

Russell Wilson shares hype video ahead of 2021 home opener for Seahawks

Russell Wilson says he’s uper excited to play in front of the 12s again.

The Seattle Seahawks last played a meaningful football game in front of their home crowd almost two years ago.

These long months have been some of the most difficult in our history, so it will be a special treat to hear the roar of that crowd once more. Russell Wilson says he’s uper excited to play in front of the 12s again.

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Seahawks announce new COVID-19 safety measures for home games

All fans 12 years or older will be required to provide full proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours for entry.

The Seahawks didn’t have any fans for their home games last season. This year, fans are welcome back at Lumen Field. However, there will be some new rules to follow for those attending games for the 2021 campaign.

Today, the team and stadium announced several new rules to combat the spread of COVID-19. All fans 12 years or older will be required to provide full proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours for entry.

Masks will also be required at all times regardless of vaccination except when eating or drinking. This is in accordance with a new outdoor mask mandate by King County that became active today.

Seattle’s first home game this year will be Week 2 against the Titans.

You can find more info here.

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