Seahawks vs Dolphins: 5 takeaways from Seattle's sloppy win

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Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (10) attempts to catch a pass while defended by Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) during a NFL game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

2. What is wrong with Earl Thomas?

Earl got himself turned around in coverage, and Kenny Stills was wide open for a very easy touchdown. Only a terrible drop bailed the Seahawks out.

Kenny Stills...Drop it like it's hot https://t.co/VWJZC2lit0
— Aaron Dodson (@aardodson) September 11, 2016

After that, Thomas seems to be in on every big play for the Dolphins. Missed tackle after missed tackle by Thomas plagued the defense. Those extra yards added up, and directly resulted in setting up all 10 Miami points and their missed FG.

Seattle’s defense scheme is dependent on Earl Thomas making those plays. The don’t keep a 2nd safety back, so when Thomas makes a mistake, bad things happen.

I think it is safe to admit that Thomas knows this wasn’t his best game.

That was a rough one. Ga damn !!! Glad we got the win though.
— Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) September 11, 2016

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Seahawks vs Dolphins: 5 takeaways from Seattle’s sloppy win

By Keith Myers | Sep 11, 2016

2. What is wrong with Earl Thomas?