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Seattle Seahawks 2021 Mock Draft Simulation

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda

This has been one of the most drama filled offseasons in recent memory for the Seattle Seahawks. You can’t go an hour without some sort of news about Russell Wilson coming, but according to our own Cliff Gibson, Russ isn’t going anywhere.

We’re about to flip the official NFL league calendar to 2021, so let’s focus on some other things.

Like the draft.

Currently, the Seahawks only have four picks and I am going to keep it to that. The mock draft simulator from Pro Football Network bombards you with trades. As this will more than likely not be my only mock draft, maybe I’ll get a little wild later in those.

For now, let’s keep it Vanilla.

Pick 56 Deonte Brown Guard Alabama

Height: 6’3 1/4″
Weight: 364 pounds
Wingspan: 80 3/4″
Arm: 32 3/8″
Hand: 9 1/8″

Brown is the exact type of player the Seahawks need on the inside. In his three years as a starter, he never allowed a sack. Taking Brown here is a no brainer. Not only do you have an anchor on the inside for years to come, but it’s the type of pick that puts a big smile on the face of Russ.

It also allows Pete to run the football a lot more. He’s powerful, pushing his man often into the second level. He’s athletic enough to pull. He’s also smart enough to make adjustments on his own on the fly.

It’s not a sexy pick, but it’s a needed pick.

Pick 129 Aaron Banks Guard Notre Dame

Height: 6’5 3/8″
Weight: 338 pounds
Wingspan: 82″
Arm: 33 1/8″
Hand: 10 1/8″

Let’s add another slab of beef on the inside of the line. Banks is not as athletic as Brown but is a heady blocker, with lots of power and straight forward drive off the ball. He lacks a little lateral mobility, but will more than makeup for it with his upper body strength and ability to push into the second level.

Pick 168 Kary Vincent Jr. Cornerback LSU

Vincent opted out of the 2019 season due to Covid concerns. In 2019 he was the starting nickelback for LSU. He had 47 solo tackles, eight passes defended, and four interceptions. He’s got good size to be physical, being 5’10 and 190. He’s also really fast. He ran the 100 meter dash in 10.01 seconds so there’s a good chance he’ll get to compete for the kick and punt return jobs.

Pick 209 Josh Ball Tackle Marshall

Might have been able to go with a sexier pick here, but that offensive line needs all the help it can get. Ball is another smart lineman who picks up blocks quickly, takes great angles on edge rushers, and finishes run blocks hard.

He’s not the most athletic and had some off-the-field issues that got him booted off the Florida State team.

Let’s take a look at how the rest of the NFC west drafted in this simulation.


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CLIFF NOTES: Calm down … Russ Isn’t Going Anywhere

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda


Don’t believe everything you read. Seattle’s franchise QB isn’t leaving Seattle anytime soon.

Don’t believe everything you read. Seattle’s franchise QB isn’t leaving Seattle anytime soon.

Well, here we are again. Another NFL offseason and time yet again for Seahawks fans to panic about something that won’t happen. So yes, it’s time once again for somebody to say, “SHUT UP … Russ isn’t going anywhere.”

I blame social media for a lot of things, and the constant spew of trade rumors – no matter how ridiculous – is certainly on that list. Once an NFL trade rumor hits cyberspace, it takes less than 10 minutes for it to be considered factual by the general public. That’s according to a study I made up specifically for this argument.

Seems pretty silly – and not to mention, irresponsible – to make things up just to get people talking. But that’s all these “experts” are trying to do by transferring their trade theories from head to keyboard.

Some of you are harder to convince, so let’s try another tactic. There’s no way in hell he’s going to the Jets or Dolphins, so throw those out. The Raiders aren’t ever as close to contending as they think, so that’s a NO for Las Vegas. Houston? GTHO. That franchise is the current title holder for biggest clown show in professional sports. And … it’s Houston. Yuck.

Also, did you forget how things work in pro sports? 

Russ was frustrated with the direction of the offense in his offseason meetings with Seahawks brass … so they’ve brought in a new coordinator. I’d like to think the front office is smart enough to get somebody that will compliment his strengths. And I don’t think Russ is gonna bolt before giving it a chance with the new OC. There’s also his $39 million in dead cap space … so trading Russ is MUCH easier said than done.

So, Russ laid out his desired trade destinations … big deal. The way I see it, it’s a chess move, and a great one I might add. Want to ensure the coaching staff gets serious about improving things on offense? Play this card. I’m pretty sure they’ll get the message.

One last thing. RUSS IS SEATTLE. You don’t just trade away an icon. So, relax … Russ isn’t going anywhere … is he?

Cliff Gibson is a 20-year journalism professional and Navy veteran living in Pierce County, Washington. Follow him on Twitter @cliffcgibson.

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Russell Wilson Wins 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda

Russell Wilson has won the 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for the first time in his NFL career. The Walter Payton award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. The award was established in 1970 and renamed the Walter Payton award after Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton in 1999. 

Each NFL team gets to select one player that they believe fits the criteria for the prestigious award. The winner of the WPMOY receives 250,000 dollars to the charity of their choice. Russell Wilson has decided to donate his winnings to his personal charity, Why Not You Foundation.  

Wilson’s off the field impact has been huge sense he has entered the league, however this year he really set himself apart. He donated one million meals to Feeding America, in efforts to help families affected by the coronavirus pandemic. His work with his nonprofit, Why Not You Foundation, is focused on education, children’s health and fighting poverty. Amidst a pandemic, Russell Wilson also has been able to make his frequent stops at the Seattle Childrens Hospital, something that he has always done sense entering the league back in 2012. 

Russell Wilson has won many awards in his football career, but this award has got to feel a little more special than most. Not only does it attest to his talents on the field but highlights his acts of kindness off the field.  

[cover image by Mike Morris via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)]

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Seattle clinches home field with victory over 49ers

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda

As Seattle played their final regular season game in Glendale, Arizona, the Hawks took on the San Francisco 49ers. After a second half surge by the Seattle offense, they were able to come from behind and beat the 49ers 26-23. The defense for Seattle has been clicking the last couple weeks and they did not miss a beat this week. Wilson and the offense were able to execute when it mattered and put up 20 of their 26 points in the fourth quarter.  With the win this week, they will host the Los Angeles Rams next week in a wild card match-up.  

I usually start by talking about this offense on most recaps, but I feel as if the defense should get priority this week.  Seattle was able to hold the 49ers offense to 266 yards of total offense, and other than big plays, San Francisco struggled moving the ball on Seattle’s defense.  Benson Mayowa was able to create Seattle’s single turnover on the day, stripping C.J. Bethard of the ball that sealed the win for the Seahawks. Mayowa also had two sacks in the game.  The defensive unit for Seattle has been able to create turnovers in the last six games, and it has happened because of an increase in pass rush. Being able to hurry the decision making of the opposing teams quarterback puts you at an advantage of creating the missed throws that result in turnovers. Seattle is 12-0 on the season when they win the turnover margin. They are 0-4 when not and it is a direct correlation of their record this season. If Seattle can keep the consistency on the defense, it is going to be the offense that will be worrisome moving forward into the playoffs.  

Seattle’s offense did just enough to squeak by in today’s game without sitting any key starters. For a team that started out a top three offense in the league now has struggled to command games and move the ball with ease however, they still make plays when it matters. Seattle was able to score all three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, with the most memorable being the beautiful connection from Russell Wilson to Tyler Lockett on fourth down.  Chris Carson continued to lead Seattle’s rushing attack racking up 44 yards on 11 carries. Alex Collins also saw an uptick in playing time with Carlos Hyde being out. He finished the day with 29 yards on 5 carries and a score. Even with the lackluster performance two Seattle were able to break records. Tyler Lockett was able to secure his 100th reception, and D.K. Metcalf was able to break Steve Largent’s record with most receiving yards in a season by a Seattle receiver. 

With Seattle slated to play the Los Angeles Rams in the upcoming wild card game, there are some concerns with this offense. Seattle has all sorts of weapons on the offensive side of the ball with D.K. Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Chris Carson, and David Moore. The question is why can’t we seem to get anything going till end of games? Well, I don’t have the perfect answer, but it has something to do with the play calling by OC Brian Schottenheimier. Seattle is best when they have success running the ball, then blowing the top off the defense with play action and creating those big plays that we are used to seeing. Wilson threw thirty-six times in today’s game while the offense only rushed the ball 22 times. While that might not seem like a huge variance there were a couple drives in today’s game that not one run was attempted. Play calling like this hurts a team that isn’t made to pass first and run second and hopefully Schottenheimer can notice these trends on the film and make adjustments. 

Side note: Jamal Adams left the game with a shoulder injury, not sure of the severity. Jarran Reed also left the game with an oblique strain. Rashaad Penny was experiencing cramps and should be fine for next week’s game against LA.  

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Seattle’s Running Game Holds Off The Washington Football Team

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda

Sundays 10:00 AM matchup featured the Seattle Seahawks and The Washington Football Team. In a game filled with ups and downs, Seattle’s rushing attack proved to be the factor in their 20-15 victory. The Seattle defense held the opposition to just three points in the first half, but Washington was able to make a late comeback, scoring twelve of their fifteen points in the fourth quarter. In the end, Seattle was able to win the battle in the trenches, protect Russell Wilson, and limit turnovers in order to clinch their spot in the playoffs. 

Russell Wilson was able to stay off the turf this week, something that has been an issue in the previous weeks. Seattle did not give up in single sack this week, even with outstanding rookie, Chase Young, and first round pick in 2019, Montez Sweat lining up on the other side of the ball. The rushing attack for Seattle was able to rack up 181 yards on the ground from multiple contributors. Chris Carson saw most of the touches coming out of the backfield. He had 15 carries for 63 yards, and really helped Seattle soften up the Washington defense. Carlos Hyde was the most efficient back in the game, with only two carries for 55 yards and a score. His largest run came on a 50-yard scamper, where he was able to break one tackle at the line of scrimmage and take it in for six. The passing attack for the hawks was unusually quiet. Russell Wilson did most of his damage with his legs, however he only threw for 121 yards going 18/27 and a score. Tight end, Jacob Holllister, was able to haul in the touchdown pass from Russell Wilson from ten yards out. 

The Seattle defense has really turned it around since the beginning of the season. Again, they were able to hold their opponents to under 20 points. This brings their average to 14.8 points per game over their last six games. Seattle has also been able to create key turnovers. They had two picks today, one from Shaquill Giffin on a tipped pass, and the other from D.J. Reed on an errant throw by Washington quarterback, Dwayne Haskins. D.J. Reed was able to strip the ball out of Haskins hands as he came on a blitz, Washington however, was able to fall on top of the loose ball. Carlos Dunlap was able to play into today’s game, notching one of the defense’s four sacks. If Seattle continues to play this caliber of defense, they will be poised to make a quite a playoff run. 

Looking Forward: 

The Seahawks win today notches them a spot in this year’s playoffs. With two divisional games coming up in the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers, Seattle will only look to improve their standings in the playoffs. As of right now, Seattle is looking at a wild card berth. However, if they win out, they will be able to take over the NFC west and LA would then slip into the wild card.  

What if? 

Is there a way for Seattle to win the NFC in its entirety? Yes. However, the road is extremely unlikely. Right now, as it stands the Green Bay Packers sit atop of the division at 11-3. Their next two games are the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears. It’s highly unlikely that Green Bay will lose both these games, but it is possible. This would put Green Bay at 11-5. The number two in the NFC is the New Orleans Saints. They are currently taking on Mahomes on and the Chiefs and could potentially drop one game today. That means they would only have to lose one of their next two games for Seattle to potentially pass them up. If all these scenarios were to happen, and Seattle wins out. They then would take over the NFC and obtain the first-round bye. 

Check back in next week @CascadiaSN on twitter, where Seattle will be taking on The Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:25 PM PT.  

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Seattle Seahawks Vs Washington Football Team Preview

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda

As we look ahead to this weekend’s game, we will see the Seattle Seahawks take on the Washington Football Team. Seattle is coming off a dominant win against the winless New York Jets, and Washington is coming off a win against Seattle’s division rival, San Francisco 49ers. Washington has moved into the top spot in the NFC East and are on a four-game winning streak. Seattle is fighting to regain the number one seed in the NFC West from the Los Angeles Rams and will need to win this week’s game in order to complete that feat.

The Seahawks are favorites by six points (sportsbettingdime.com) as they head to D.C. this weekend. 

For a quick breakdown, the line for Seattle/Washington looks like this:
Straight Up: Seattle (-250), Washington (+200)
Against the Spread: Seattle (-5.5), Washington (+5.5)
Over/Under: o44.5 (-110), u44.5 (-110)

Things to Consider- 

Seattle has had their issues with The Washington Football team in the past. In fact, they have dropped the last 5 out of 6 games to Washington, a team that statistically shouldn’t have even been on the same field. It will be interesting to see if Seattle comes out and plays down to their opponent, something they have been known to do in the past.  

Rashaad Penny is coming back off a torn ACL he sustained in the 2019 season. Penny has been back on the practice field for two weeks and was just added to the 53-man roster just in time for this week’s game.

When asked, offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, stated that “He (Penny) looks terrific.” The addition of Penny gives the Seattle offense the dynamic of a pass catcher out of the backfield. Penny would be the more elusive alternative to Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde.

Penny has 65 rushing attempts for 370 yards and three touchdowns in his career. 

On the defensive side of the ball Seattle has also activated DE Damontre Moore. Moore came over from the San Francisco 49ers in 2020. While Carlos Dunlap is still injured Moore brings more depth to the DE unit. Moore has seven tackles and one sack this season in seven games played.  

For the Washington Football Team, they will rely on second year quarterback, Dwayne Haskins to fill in for Alex Smith. While Alex Smith has been playing well in his comeback campaign, he has been feeling some soreness in the surgically repaired leg and Washington is being very cautious in how far the push him. Haskins has starting experience; however, people feel that he had been rushed into a starting role. In the 2020 season Haskins has thrown for four touchdowns and three interceptions. 

Washington will also be missing their 3rd round pick and starting running back, Antonio Gibson. Gibson has been sidelined by a toe injury and missed last week’s game against the 49ers. He was a limited participant at practice on Friday and is doubtful for the matchup against the Seahawks. 

Running back JD Mckissic will get the bulk of carries against the Hawks on Sunday. Mckissic has ran for 299 yards on 66 attempts and one touchdown in the 2020 season.  

Check us out on twitter @CascadiaSN for live game updates. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM PT at FedEx Field. 

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Jets No Match For Wilson and The Seahawks

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda

The Seattle Seahawks were able to bounce back this weekend against the Jets, redeeming them of their loss they sustained the previous week to the 5-8, New York Giants. Russell Wilson as of late has been playing shaky, but this weekend he was able to bounce back into his MVP form. Jamal Adams and the defense were able to shut down his former team and keep them to only three points on the game. The Jets did not help themselves out though by missing three manageable field goal attempts, which would have made the score a little a bit more respectful. With that being said, Seattle was able to put a beatdown on the Jets winning 40-3.  

Russell Wilson has not quite been himself in the last four games. The problems for the Seattle quarterback seemed to have started around week eight where there was an increase in sacks and decrease in passing yards per game. In the first eight games Wilson was averaging 317 yards per game through the air and only three sacks per game. Fast forward to the last four games, Wilson is averaging only 234.5 yards per game as well as four sacks.

This week Wilson went back to his regular form throwing four touchdowns with only one interception. Wilson also was able to avoid taking a sack. His ability to get rid of the football early and rely on his check downs helped keep the Jets pass rushers off his back. Wilson still threw for 206 yards, but the key today for Russ was efficiency. He was 21/27 and posted a QBR of 122.6.  

The running back duo of Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde was on full effect. This was the first time that these to have been back and both looked healthy. Carson carried the ball 12 times for 76 yards and one score. He was able to average 6.3 yards per carry and with him being in a contract year, so stats like that equal more money in the end. Carlos Hyde had a very similar day to Carson on the ground. Hyde rushed 15 times for 66 yards. If Seattle can keep this duo in harmony and beat down defenses in the trenches, it’ll give Wilson and the passing attack more opportunities to take big shots down the field.   

 Over the last four games, Seattle has been holding their opponents to a mere 19.5 points per game and have accumulated 17 sacks. This week versus the Jets, they continued that trend holding New York to only 3 points and only 185 yards of total offense. Jamal Adams made it apparent that he was on that field today having 5 tackles and one sack. Adams also had the chance at a potential pick six from ex-teammate, Sam Darnold, but had it slip through his hands.

Other than Adams, there were two other interceptions that were dropped. One was by cornerback, D.J. Reed, that again could have been a pick six, but Reed started running toward the end zone before he secured the football and the other by LB KJ Wright. This is an area Seattle must improve on moving forward towards the playoffs. As the team competition only gets better, opportunities like that don’t come often and need to be taken advantage of.  

Seattle moving forward has three more scheduled games. The Washington Football Team, Los Angeles Rams, and the San Francisco 49ers. Washington is starting to come together as a team, with Alex Smith at the helm once again, making them a team that cannot be overlooked. The Rams and 49ers are both going to be huge games for the Hawks, and both games will most likely determine the winner of the NFC West between Seattle and Los Angeles. Check back in next week for the matchup between The Seattle Seahawks and The Washington Football Team at FedEx Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM PT and will have your live coverage on twitter @CascadiaSN. 

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New York Giants Stun Seattle At Home

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda

The Seattle Seahawks took on the New York Football Giants on Sunday, where they were beaten 17-12. As Seattle’s defense is trending in the right direction nearing the playoffs, the once explosive offense is now starting to sputter. A mix of spotty quarterback play by Russell Wilson, and lack of ability to get anything going on offense was the demise for Seattle. Colt McCoy, who was replacing an injured Daniel Jones for the Giants, did what he had to for the Giants even with Seattle’s defense playing particularly well. 

Russell Wilson and the offense had no trouble moving the ball between the 20’s. The offense was able to combine for 374 yards of total offense. That being said, they were never able to get the ball in the endzone efficiently, and if they were in field goal position, penalties came into play taking the offense out of field goal range.  The New York Giants were also able to get to Wilson in the backfield, sacking him five times for a loss of 47 yards again on certain drives taking them out of field goal range as well. 

Russell finished the day 27-43 with 263 yards through the air with one touchdown and an interception. He also rushed seven times for 45-yards. DK Metcalf was able to still perform at a high level racking up 80-yards on five catches against a solid secondary.  

Giants defense was able to hold Seattle to 4 of 13 on third down. The lack of ability to convert on third down hindered Seattle and forced them to go for it on fourth down. Giants defense again, was able to stop Seattle on both their attempts, giving them great field position to start their own drives. 

The defense of Seattle looked quite good in today’s game. However, facing a 4-7 team you would assume they would be able to handle them with confidence. Quandre Diggs was able to have his second straight game with an interception and the secondary for Seattle was able to hold Giants offense to 105- yards through the air. Where the defense struggled was in the running game. Seattle’s front seven gave up 190-yards on the ground to a team that doesn’t even have their number one back in Saquon Barkley. Wayne Gallman was able to rush for 135 yards for the giants, notching his best game of the year against Seattle. 

As we look ahead Seattle is now in a peculiar position. They play Jamal Adams ex team next week, which should be a win considering the Jets are winless on the season. Then moving forward to a Washington Football team that has won their last two games and are improving as the season goes on. Seattle will end the season facing their final division games against the San Francisco 49ers, and the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are breathing down the neck of the Seahawks for that first-place spot in the division. So, with this loss there is now some uncertainty moving forward. What seemed to be a breeze of a schedule is now turning into a must win mentality. If not, Seattle is jeopardizing holding onto that number one spot in their division. 

Seattle takes on the New York Jets next week at Lumen Field. Kickoff is set for 1:05 PT time. Check us out on twitter for live game updates @CascadiaSN.  

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Seahawks Defense Shutdown Wentz and The Eagles

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda

The Seattle Seahawks were able to squeak out a win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Seattle’s defense came to play this week, showing that when they are healthy, they can play at a high level. Quarterback Russell Wilson didn’t have to be at his MVP status this game for them to get the win, but instead Seattle relied on a strong running game and some key plays made by wide receiver, DK Metcalf. 

Wilson had a modest game against the Eagles. He has taken a step back sense Seattle’s two game skid where he just seemed to be doing too much. Wilson has gotten back to taking care of the football and not trying to make something out of nothing. While it’s not the Russ we are all used to seeing it shows that we don’t need him to be spectacular every single week to still get a win. Wilson threw for 230 yards on 21-30. He also was able to find wide receiver, David Moore, in the endzone on a beautifully thrown touch pass. 

DK Metcalf is a name that we have been talking about now for weeks. This week especially the wide receiver felt he had something to prove. Eagles defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, told Metcalf that he was not at the same caliber as Calvin Johnson, the Detroit Lions great, before the game had started. While that might be an accurate stance from Schwartz at this point in Metcalf’s career, you shouldn’t try to unleash the beast that is DK Metcalf right before you are scheduled to play him. The second-year receiver tallied 177 yards through the air on ten receptions. Darius Slay, who was matched up on DK for most of the game, was just simply undersized and at a total disadvantage when guarding the Seattle receiver. 

Pete Caroll and Brian Schottenheimer made it apparent that they were going to lean on their ground game in this week’s game. Chris Carson made his first appearance back sense week 7, when he suffered a foot sprain. Carson looked exceptional coming off an injury, particularly when he channeled his inner ‘beast mode’ and drug multiple Eagles defenders into the endzone late in the second quarter. Having Carson gives the Seattle offense the ability to establish their two back system they have used for multiple years now. The Seattle running attack had 76 yards on the day and one score. 

Seattle’s defense is surely trending in the right direction. The front seven for Seattle was able to sack Carson Wentz six times in Monday’s game. That’s an impressive stat, however the fact that it came from six different players each time just shows the versatility that we have when healthy. Having Jamal Adams back really opens opportunities for others on the defensive side of the ball to get their chance at getting to the quarterback. The Hawks secondary was able to create one take away by Quandre Diggs, on one of the many arrant throws by QB Carson Wentz. This was an impressive performance for a defense that averages 434.9 yards per game. Seattle kept the Eagles to just 250 yards of total offense. 

Seattle moves on to 8-3 three on the season. With the LA Rams, and Arizona Cardinals losing on Sunday Seattle still hold on to first place in the division.

The Seahawks will take on The New York Giants on Sunday at 1:05 at Lumen Field.

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Seahawks Snap 2-Game Skid, Defeat Cardinals

by Kevin Nesgoda
written by Kevin Nesgoda

Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks high flying offense has been trending down over the last few weeks. However, tonight against the Arizona Cardinals, they snapped a two-game skid with an improved defense, improved running game, and fewer mental mistakes by Wilson.

The Wilson-Metcalf connection was re-established tonight when the Seahawks were able to march the ball down the field on their opening drive. Wilson was able to find D.K. in the endzone for a 25-yard touchdown pass.

Kyler Murray and the Cardinals were able to answer by marching back the other way on a 2:50, 50-yard scoring drive.

The Seahawks scored once again on the second quarter’s opening drive with a Wilson-Lockett touchdown connection, aided by 10-plus yard runs by Bo Scarbrough and Carlos Hyde, who combined for 110 rushing yards.

It was great to see the return of the ground game. Russell isn’t himself without the ability to rely on a solid and established running back. He showed poise and confidence in the pocket. With the run game, Russell set up more play-action passes, targeting eight different receivers for 197 yards.

The Cardinals tallied 115 penalty yards this game, which made it tough on third down. The imaginary 12’s were able to cause four false starts, somehow.

The Seattle defense came out looking like a different team in the first half of the game. They sacked the elusive Murray three times, plus stymied Arizona’s running game, with four tackles for a loss. The defense was also able to draw a holding penalty on JR Sweezy in the end zone for a safety. Carlos Dunlap, who the Seahawks picked up from the Bengals, was able to get to Murray twice–including the sack to end the game.

There are still concerns about the Seahawks’ secondary that must get addressed if they have any hopes for a successful post-season, especially if a Green Bay matchup comes into the picture.

With Russell gaining confidence in his game once again, this took less pressure off a shaky defense. Russell has now surpassed Peyton Manning for the most wins in his first nine seasons.

The Seahawks now face off against two battered NFC East teams starting with Philadelphia in Week 12 and the Giants in Week 13. In Week 14, they take on the Jets before heading to Washington in Week 15. This schedule should give the Seahawks the reigns of control in the NFC West.

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