The Seattle Seahawks are one of many few remaining groups but to lose in 2024.
Virtually as exceptional is the best way they received at house in opposition to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3. See, what the Seahawks don’t have but is a loss. However in addition they went with out a number of different items – extremely necessary items – of a great soccer staff and nonetheless received the sport.
My level right here, is that Seattle simply received a really dangerous soccer sport. This isn’t one thing they did a lot of the final couple years, and it’s an extremely constructive signal for the staff transferring ahead.
Earlier than you say “cling on, haven’t you watched Russell Wilson ever, the Seahawks received dangerous soccer on a regular basis! In actual fact they majored in it” – I’m not speaking in regards to the type of play. I’m speaking about what the staff didn’t have on Sunday, but nonetheless got here out with the W.
The Turnover Margin
It’s been well-noted already, however Seattle was minus two within the turnover differential, and nonetheless received by 21, one thing that hadn’t been achieved since my pa was taking part in in leather-based helmets, or thereabouts.
Third Downs
The Seahawks had been 3-for-11 on third down in opposition to Miami. That sometimes accompanied a loss a 12 months in the past. One massive distinction this season, is that they now have the power to make opposing offenses play even worse, because the Dolphins had been solely 1-for-12.
Dunno when you ever heard of Kenneth Walker, Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy, Abe Lucas or George Fant?
Not solely are these among the extra family names on the staff, however discover the place all of them play. It’s not misplaced on me within the slightest that this staff retains profitable with barely a run sport to talk of. Zach Charbonnet lastly got here alive, however that was after about 5 consecutive quarters of drivel going again final week.
And then you definitely imply to inform me that one of the best two inside defenders each went down, and the staff held De’Von Achane to 30 speeding yards??
Can’t run, can’t cease the run, led to a 1-5 stretch within the second half of 2023. This time round, the staff has sufficient firepower and training creativity on either side to beat.
A Return Recreation
Not like the OT victory in opposition to the New England Patriots, Seattle didn’t win by particular groups. In actual fact they had been fairly dangerous. Generally that third section is critical to beat among the shortcomings listed above. Not this week.
To not beat a useless horse however, Safety
It’s awkward to maintain having to level out that one or two guys are continually on the verge of dooming the whole offense into uselessness. Anthony Bradford is taking part in horribly and Geno Smith deserves a medal, a contract, a Professional Bowl, and possibly counseling companies for a 12 months for the quantity of up-the-middle stress he continues to see.
Self-discipline
Eleven penalties. Miami had 10, however Seattle’s price extra yards. A few of them had been even actual infractions that really occurred!
On the finish of the day, followers may merely conclude that the Dolphins are a basement degree staff and the Seahawks are lucky to have performed them now when they’re this inept.
I don’t conclude that, and I encourage you to go outdoors and drink some espresso and rethink your disposition on life.
I see a staff that has but to return even near its greatest ball, and simply received an NFL sport by 21 factors.
Go ask the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the way it feels to play Bo Nix.
Ordinarily, you stack up 4 of those deficiencies and you find yourself with a loss. These ‘Hawks although…there’s one thing right here. Whether or not depth of expertise, teaching prowess, mentality, no matter you need to name it. I’m fairly fired up.
