Tag: New York Jets

First half highlights and analysis: Seahawks trail Jets 21-16

First half highlights and analysis: Seahawks trail Jets 21-16

The Seattle Seahawks have literally never played in a normal game, and this adage continues into Week 13 against the New York Jets. It has been a bizarre, sloppy, and explosive affair between these two teams. What started to look like another defensive battle quickly devolved.

New York found the end zone first, but Leonard Williams blocked the PAT. Little would we know, it was only the start of horrendous special teams play.

On the ensuing kick off, Seattle’s return man Dee Williams fumbled the ball. Williams has been a liability in the return game all season long, and it reared its ugly head once more, as his muffed return was recovered by New York at Seattle’s 27-yard line. The Jets quickly found the end zone for the second time today four plays later to extend their lead to 14-0 thanks to a successful two-point conversion.

The Seahawks were finally able to answer, as they engineered a 10-play, 83 yard touchdown drive. Seattle was backed up further than they should, as Laviska Shenault fumbled the kick off, but was able to recover it. Geno Smith found rookie AJ Barner for the touchdown.

Well, Seattle’s momentum was quickly robbed as Jets running back Kene Nwangwu returned the ball 99-yards for a touchdown to go up 21-7. Unfortunately, the special teams disasterclass would continue…. as after the touchdown, Laviska Shenault fumbled again. Only this time, New York would recover at Seattle’s 38-yard line.

Just to quickly recap, here is what the Seahawks special teams situation has been in the first half alone.

However, I wonder if the Jets social media admin might regret tweeting out “Football is fun!” because six plays later, quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ pass was picked off by defensive lineman Leonard Williams, who promptly returned the ball 91-yards.

The Seahawks’ special teams woes continued, as the PAT attempt was blocked, keeping the score 21-13. However, Jason Myers did have redemption as he nailed a 54-yard field goal to cut the lead to 21-16, which is where it lasted into halftime. Myers’ field goal was his seventh from 50+ yards in a single season, breaking his own Seahawks franchise record he set last year.

New York will get the ball to start the second half. Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter for more live updates, analysis and highlights!

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Watch: Seahawks’ Leonard Williams intercepts Aaron Rodgers for a TD

Watch: Seahawks DE Leonard Williams intercepts Aaron Rodgers for a TD

It has been a wild and wacky Week 13 game between the Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets, filled with plenty of explosive plays and bafflingly awful special teams.

Seattle’s kick off and kick off return teams have been absurdly awful in the first half, fumbling three times (losing two of them) and allowing a 99-yard touchdown return. After the second fumble, New York had the ball at Seattle’s 38-yard line and made it all the way to the nine. But that is where it ended, courtesy of Leonard “Big Cat” Williams.

Unfortunately, the Seahawks could not take full advantage of the “thicc-six” as they had yet another PAT attempt blocked. The touchdown cut the Jets lead to 21-13 midway through the second quarter.

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 for more highlights, analysis and updates during the game.

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WATCH: Former Viking takes a kick return 99 yards for a TD

The former Minnesota Viking scored a long one for the Jets after being brought up from the practice squad on Saturday.

It was a bit shocking when the Vikings moved on from kick return specialist Kene Nwangwu. Minnesota made the move back in late August and when it did so, the Vikings had just Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler on the roster at running back.

A fourth-round pick by the Rick Spielman regime in 2021, Nwangwu came to the Vikings as a developmental RB who hadn’t played much at Iowa State. Where he provided plenty of value was on special teams. Nwangwu returned two kickoffs for touchdowns as a rookie and added another in 2022. Last season, though, he handled a career-low 15 returns in nine games.

But Nwangwu found his way back on an NFL roster. On Sunday, he returned a 99-yard kick return for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.

It’s the first time Nwangwu has been elevated to the Jets’ active roster, and he has an opportunity to make his 2024 regular-season debut against the Seahawks on Sunday. Nwangwu played in nine regular-season games for the Vikings in 2023 and logged five carries for 13 yards.

Seahawks Week 13 inactives: 7 players will not suit up

Seahawks Week 13 inactives: 7 players will not suit up

The Seattle Seahawks are less than two hours away from their cross-conference road showdown against the New York Jets. Seattle needs a win to stay in first place, as they control their own destiny from here on out. New York may be on their last gasp, but they still have a stingy defense that could play spoiler if the Hawks are not careful.

The good news for Seattle is the team is relatively healthy. Only two players were listed as QUESTIONABLE for this weekend: tight end Brady Russell and safety AJ Finley. The bad news is Finley is inactive this weekend, but Russell isn’t! Meaning Russell will be in his first game after missing the last two. The Seahawks clearly prepared for a potential absence of Finely, as they elevated safety Ty Okada from the practice squad on Saturday.

Other notable inactive for Seattle is quarterback Jaren Hall, who was also elevated from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster.

The full inactive list from both teams can be seen below.

Seahawks Inactives:

  • CB Nehemiah Pritchett
  • S AJ Finley
  • FS Jerrick Reed II
  • LB Trevis Gipson
  • WR Dareke Young
  • DE Mike Morris
  • QB Jaren Hall

Jets Inactives:

  • RB Israel Abanikanda
  • OL Jake Hanson
  • OL Max Mitchell
  • LB CJ Mosley
  • CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse
  • EDGE Braiden McGregor

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter during the game for more live updates, analysis and highlights!

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The Seahawks love playing at MetLife Stadium

The Seahawks love playing at MetLife Stadium

The Seattle Seahawks are once again returning to MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands to face a New York team. Interestingly, this time it will not be the Giants, but instead the Jets. It will be the first time the Seahawks have played the Jets on their home turf.

Well, maybe I shouldn’t be calling MetLife “home turf” for the New York teams, because it has turned into a home-away-from home for the Seahawks. Ever since MetLife Stadium first opened its doors in 2010, Seattle has known nothing but victory on this turf. Whether the opponents are wearing blue, green or even orange, the Seahawks reign supreme in the Meadowlands.

It’s never a bad time to take a trip down memory lane, so let us do just that, shall we? Here are all six wins the Seahawks have earned at MetLife Stadium:

  • Oct. 9th, 2011 – Seahawks 36, Giants 25
  • Dec.15th, 2013 – Seahawks 23, Giants 0
  • Feb. 2nd, 2014 – Seahawks 43, Broncos 8 (Super Bowl XLVIII)
  • Oct. 2nd, 2016 – Seahawks 27, Jets 17
  • Oct. 22nd, 2017 – Seahawks 24, Giants 7
  • Oct. 2nd, 2023 – Seahawks 24, Giants 3

As you can see, Sunday will mark only the second time Seattle has traveled to New York/New Jersey for a road game against the Jets. Interestingly enough, the Jets have traveled to Lumen Field twice since the 2016 season, both being dominant Seahawks victories as well.

Will WR Mike Williams have his Steelers breakout game in Week 13?

Mike Williams has struggled to shine in Pittsburgh, but Cincinnati’s defensive flaws may finally give him the chance for a breakout.

WR Mike Williams’ journey with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been up-and-down, to say the least. From being acquired from the New York Jets to scoring the game-winning TD in Week 10, to being practically nonexistent on offense the past two weeks, could Williams finally have his breakout moment in Week 13?

Williams could benefit from a below-average Cincinnati pass defense, as the Bengals are ranked 23rd in passing yards per game, allowing 225.6 yards. The big-bodied Williams could also see additional red zone opportunities, as his first and only Steelers reception went for a TD. He’ll face one of the NFL’s worst red zone defenses in Week 13. The Bengals currently rank 31st in TDs allowed in the red zone and 30th in total TDs allowed.

QB Russell Wilson should have plenty of time to throw to Williams on Sunday as well, as Cincinnati’s defense has one of the league’s worst sack percentages, ranking 30th at 4.88%.

Williams is due for a Black and Gold breakout game in 2024, and Cincinnati’s weaknesses could provide the former Jets WR with the chance to make it happen.

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Seahawks elevate S Ty Okada and QB Jaren Hall from practice squad

Seahawks elevate S Ty Okada and QB Jaren Hall from practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks have made a pair of roster moves on Saturday prior to their Week 13 game against the New York Jets. The Seahawks elevated safety Ty Okada and quarterback Jaren Hall from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster.

Okada has made the move from practice squad to the active roster a few times this year, being active in both games against San Francisco and Atlanta. So far this year he has logged three total tackles. Okada knows the system and provides depth at safety.

Meanwhile, elevating Jaren Hall is a little curious. Hall was signed to the Seahawks at the beginning of September after spending his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings. Hall played in three games, started two, and won one of them. However, the one win was one where he was knocked out of the game with a concussion, did not return, but the Vikings still held on for a victory. This will be the first time the Seahawks have rolled with three quarterbacks for a game day.

The Seahawks and Jets will kick off Sunday at 10:00 am Pacific time on FOX.

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Uchenna Nwosu and Stone Forsythe have been ruled OUT for Seahawks

Uchenna Nwosu and Stone Forsythe have been ruled OUT for Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are relatively healthy going into their Week 13 showdown against the New York Jets. On Friday’s injury report, no players were listed as OUT or DOUBTFUL, with only two players designated as QUESTIONABLE – with one of them (tight end Brady Russell) a full participant at practice.

While the team had a pretty clean injury report, there was a slight amendment to the list. The Seahawks officially ruled OUT linebacker Uchenna Nwosu and right tackle Stone Forsythe. Both players officially returned to practice after stints on the injured reserve list. Nwosu not playing on Sunday is hardly a surprise, he was not expected to return immediately. Nwosu is an elite pass rusher when healthy, but sadly his body has not been kind to him these last two years with injuries. Hopefully, he can return for a late season playoff push.

As for Stone Forsythe, it will be good to get him back onto the active 53-man roster to help give depth to the right tackle position. Abe Lucas in his return has looked solid, but as the Seahawks have learned the last two seasons, there is no such thing as too much depth at right tackle.

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Seattle Seahawks Week 13 TV coverage map

Seattle Seahawks Week 13 TV coverage map

The Seattle Seahawks are taking on the New York Jets this weekend at the Meadowlands. Seattle is back in the early 10:00 am Pacific slot of games, a time zone they have excelled in recent years. The Seahawks will look to keep their winning ways going against a Jets team on life support.

But of course, none of this matters if you can’t watch the game! Seattle will once again be broadcast on FOX, and have the broadcast duo of Adam Amin and Mark Sanchez. Below is the television coverage map for the Seahawks/Jets game. If you are in the lime green zone, congrats! You will get to see these teams face off Sunday morning.

Sunday will mark the Seahawks’ first trip to the Meadowlands to play the Jets since the 2016 season, when Seattle beat New York 27-17. This will also mark the first time the Seahawks have had to defend against quarterback Aaron Rodgers since 2021, when Green Bay shut Seattle out 17-0 at Lambeau Field.

Rodgers, while still deadly, is not the quarterback he once was. Although, at age 40 and coming off an Achilles injury, Rodgers is having a solid statistical season with 17 touchdown passes against 7 interceptions. However, he has not thrown a pick since October 20th.

Sataoa Laumea to start at guard for the Seahawks in Week 13

Sataoa Laumea to start at guard for the Seahawks in Week 13

The Seattle Seahawks have made a bit of a surprising roster move. On Friday, head coach Mike Macdonald announced the team was going to have fourth round rookie Sataoa Laumea start at right guard in place of the injured Anthony Bradford.

Bradford was placed on injured reserve after exiting Seattle’s Week 12 game against the Arizona Cardinals with an ankle injury. This of course left an opening for a battle between the pair of rookies, Christian Haynes and Sataoa Laumea. A competition was held between the two and clearly Laumea had won.

Selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft, Laumea was a four-year starter for the Utah Utes, and comes from a large family of 10 children.

Laumea’s victory in the starting guard competition comes as a bit of an upset. Christian Haynes had been the primary backup behind Bradford, even rotating at times during games. As for Laumea, not only will this be the first start of his career, it will literally be the first time he takes the field in a regular season NFL game. For every week this year, Laumea had been made inactive. Now, he starts.

While this is a good sign that the Seahawks possibly found a steal in the later rounds, it does bring up some concern about Haynes, who was arguably the top guard prospect in the draft. Haynes could not beat out Bradford for a starting role (who has been mostly awful this year) and now he can’t beat out his fellow rookie? Haynes’ development will surely be something to keep an eye on moving forward.