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Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba takes ownership for dropped pass in Week 5 loss

Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba takes ownership for dropped pass in Week 5 loss

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a shocking 29-20 Week 5 defeat to the New York Giants on Sunday. Seattle’s offense possessed the ball trailing 23-20 with under two minutes remaining. The loss was confirmed when the Giants blocked a Jason Myers 47-yard game-tying field goal attempt and returned it for a touchdown.

Prior to the field goal that would have potentially sent the contest to overtime, the Seahawks were facing a 3rd-and-4 from the Giants’ 28-yard line. Had quarterback Geno Smith and the offense converted, Seattle could have continued embarking on a potential game-winning drive. Sophomore receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba dropped Smith’s third-down pass, however, leading to the blocked field goal on the ensuing down.

Smith-Njigba accepted blame for the dropped pass that led to the unfortunate turn of events during his post-game presser with the media.

“Just didn’t execute well,” a disappointed looking Smith-Njigba said. “We stopped ourselves today.”

Smith-Njigba recorded just four receptions via seven targets for 31 yards and his first receiving touchdown of the season. In total, the sophomore wideout has 29 catches for 289 yards through five contests. Smith-Njigba will receive a quick opportunity to enjoy a bounce-back performance later this week versus the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football in a critical NFC West showdown.

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Seahawks received much-needed humbling in Week 5 loss to Giants

Seahawks received much-needed humbling in Week 5 loss to Giants

The Seattle Seahawks entered Sunday’s Week 5 contest versus the New York Giants at an impressive 3-1. Mike Macdonald’s squad were one of few undefeated teams remaining in the league following the conclusion of Week 3. Sunday’s home defeat to the Giants made it consecutive losses for a Seahawks team that’s now been humbled.

Seattle’s opening three victories occurred over the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Miami Dolphins. They captured hard-fought victories over rookie quarterback Bo Nix, and a lackluster Jacoby Brissett in Weeks 1 and 2. In Week 3, the Seahawks had to be merely physically present against the Tua Tagovailoa-less Dolphins.

A 42-29 Week 4 loss to the Detroit Lions was acceptable. The Seahawks were short-handed, missing a handful of notable defenders through injury. A high-scoring defeat to a Super Bowl contending Lions squad that qualified for the NFC Championship Game last season was deemed understandable.

Sunday’s loss to the Giants, however, was not acceptable.

Macdonald and the Seahawks must do some quick soul-searching after losing to Daniel Jones at Lumen Field. The Seahawks still remain atop the NFC West after the Arizona Cardinals upset the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Seattle doesn’t possess much time to identify Sunday’s shortcomings. They’re on a short week, scheduled to host the 49ers on Thursday Night Football.

The Seahawks were welcomed back down to earth after a dreamlike first versus weaker opponents. A loss to the Giants should motivate coach Macdonald to identify and address the issues that made such a shocking home defeat possible.

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Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald takes blame for disappointing Week 5 loss to Giants

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald takes blame for disappointing Week 5 loss to Giants

The Seattle Seahawks suffered an extremely disappointing defeat in Sunday’s Week 5 game versus the New York Giants, falling 29-20. The Seahawks entered the contest as heavy favorites. Instead of seeing that through, a last-second controversial field-goal attempt block by the Giants that was returned for a touchdown delivered Seattle’s worst loss of the young campaign.

The Seahawks struggled in various critical areas, including going 3-of-13 on third and fourth down attempts. The offense produced just 17 first downs versus the Giants’ 24. The Seahawks were also out-gained 420-333, committed six penalties, and lost the time of possession battle 37:22-22:38.

First-year head coach Mike Macdonald accepted blame for Sunday’s shortcoming during his post-game presser.

“It takes three phases to win a football game and we have to give the Giants credit,” Macdonald told reporters. “They outplayed us today. We gave ourselves a chance at tying the game and I came up short. We have to take [this loss] on the chin and move forward. We got out-played and out-executed.”

Sunday’s defeat to a lowly Giants team was extremely disappointing no matter how you analyze it. It’s encouraging to hear Macdonald take ownership as he continues navigating being a first-time NFL head coach, though. The Seahawks and Macdonald can identify growth opportunities from a hard-earned lesson.

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Walter Jones to raise the 12th Man Flag for Week 5 game vs Giants

Walter Jones to raise the 12th Man Flag for Week 5 game vs Giants

One of the best players in the history of professional football has the honors of raising the 12th Man Flag on Sunday. The best pregame tradition in the NFL will be carried out by Seattle Seahawks legend, and first ballot Hall of Famer, Walter Jones.

Originally the No. 6 overall pick from the 1997 NFL draft, Jones more than lived up to his lofty selection. During his 13 years in the league, all with the Seahawks, Jones made a name for himself as a nigh-impenetrable wall along Seattle’s offensive line.

Jones played in 180 games and started every single one of them. He dropped back to defend 5,703 pass attempts and only surrendered 23 sacks. Additionally, he was flagged for holding only nine times. He named to the first team All-Pro four times, second team All-Pro twice, nine Pro Bowls, and a member of the All-Decade team of the 2000’s.

It is fitting Jones is raising the flag against the New York Giants. During the 2005 season, of which the Seahawks advanced to their first Super Bowl appearance, Seattle hosted the Giants. On that day, the world was introduced to the roar of the 12th Man, as they forced New York into committing 11 false start penalties. A stark contrast to the elite talent of Jones on the other sideline.

There are only a few jerseys hanging retired from the rafters of Lumen Field (for now) and among them is Jones’ No. 71, and rightfully so.

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Week 5 Preview and Prediction: Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants

Week 5 Preview and Prediction: Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants

The Seattle Seahawks are coming off their first loss of the 2024 season, and will look to get back into the win column with a victory over the New York Football Giants. Seattle (3-1) is hosting New York (1-3) for the first time since the 2022 season, but did play them last year on Monday Night Football in the meadowlands. Both games were convincing wins for the the Seahawks.

Such could be the case for Seattle again in the third-straight meeting between these two teams in as many years. The Giants are, once again, looking like one of the worst teams in football. Quarterback Daniel Jones and the offense are an unthreatening mess, while their defense struggles to stop just about anyone.

New York’s offense is going to be even more toothless on Sunday, as they will be without star rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Devin Singletary. Not exactly two players you want out, let alone against a Seahawks defense getting considerably healthier. Although Boye Mafe and Byron Murphy II are out, Seattle will be getting back Jerome Baker, Uchenna Nwosu, and Julian Love and Leonard Williams who will face their former team.

Geno Smith and the Seahawks offense, on the other hand, is coming off a red-hot performance against the Detroit Lions. Seattle played their most complete game of the season, offensively, and it was dynamic. They should face little resistance from New York, a team who feels like they are already on the verge of calling 2024 another lost season.

This is the NFL, and I hate to pick a game to be a blowout, but with how both teams are at the moment, it feels wrong to pick anyone but the Seahawks convincingly.

Prediction: Seahawks over Giants 28-10

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Seahawks Week 5 injury report: S Julian Love full participant in practice

Seahawks Week 5 injury report: S Julian Love full participant in practice

The Seattle Seahawks are looking to get back into the win column this weekend with a Week 5 home game against the New York Giants. On Monday night versus the Detroit Lions, Seattle’s defense was without several critical defensive starters, including Pro Bowl safety Julian Love who left with a thigh injury.

Fortunately for Seattle, Love is back to being a full participant at practice, which lends itself to feeling optimistic he’ll be able to take the field against his former team on Sunday. The bad news is defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is still not participating, as he is nursing a hamstring issue.

The other significant change to the injury report is rookie linebacker Tyrice Knight joining the DNP list, when he was a full participant for Wednesday. The difference here is he has a Non-Injury Related (NIR) designation next to his name. full injury report for Thursday’s practice can be seen below.

Did Not Participate:

  • DT Byron Murphy II – Hamstring
  • NT Jonathan Hankins – NIR-Personal
  • LB Tyrice Knight – Knee/NIR-Personal.

Limited Participation in Practice:

  • LB Tyrel Dodson – Ankle/Shoulder
  • LB Boye Mafe – Knee
  • TE Pharaoh Brown – Foot/Knee
  • TE Noah Fant – Toe
  • WR Tyler Lockett – Thigh
  • WR DK Metcalf – Hand
  • LB Jerome Baker – Hamstring
  • RB Kenneth Walker III – Oblique
  • LB Uchenna Nwosu – Knee
  • DE Leonard Williams – Ribs
  • NT Cameron Young – Knee

Full Participation in Practice:

  • TE Brady Russell – Shoulder
  • S Julian Love – Thigh
  • G Anthony Bradford – Knee
  • LB Derick Hall – Hip
  • S Rayshawn Jenkins – Hand
  • S K’Von Wallace – Shoulder

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Giants WR Malik Nabers could miss Sunday’s game vs. Seahawks

Giants WR Malik Nabers could miss Sunday’s game vs. Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks could catch a break versus the New York Giants in Sunday’s Week 5 matchup. Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers exited the team’s Week 4 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter with a concussion. Opposing head coach Brian Daboll told reporters on Wednesday that Nabers remains in the early stages of the concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s contest remains in question.

Nabers has been an absolute workhorse and revelation for the Giants this season. The first-year contributor currently ranks first in the entire league in receptions (35) and targets (52), second in receiving yards (386), and is tied for second in receiving touchdowns with three. Nabers has truly been among the best receivers in the NFL this campaign.

The Giants do not possess many receiving threats outside of Nabers. Their second-leading receiver is Wan’Dale Robinson, who has recorded 192 less receiving yards (194) than Nabers has. Robinson also has nine fewer catches (26). Darius Slayton is the other receiver in the Giants’ starting lineup.

The Seahawks currently rank seventh in the league in passing yards per allowed game (167.5). Defensive minded head coach Mike Macdonald may already appreciate his chances of going up against Giants QB Daniel Jones and his 21st-ranked offense (296.8 yards per contest) and 29th-ranked scoring offense (15 PPG).

Seattle’s production on defense versus the Giants could increase dramatically if Nabers is ruled out.

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