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Seahawks at Rams: 5 takeaways from Seattle’s ugly loss

By Keith Myers

Sep 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looses the ball as he is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) during the first half of a NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looses the ball as he is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) during the first half of a NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Christine Michael (32) falls against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of a NFL game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Christine Michael (32) falls against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of a NFL game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Christine Michael was Seattle’s best offensive player

The Rams defensive front dominated Seattle’s offensive line all day. The result was a pathetic performance overall for by Seattle’s offense. The one bright spot out there was Christine Michael, who showed that he’s ready to be the lead back.

With no blocking for the most part, Michael averaged six yards per carry. Let that sink in a bit. Rawls averaged -1 yards per carry today.

Fans are understandably going to kill him for his fumble at the end of the game. He was fighting for extra yards and didn’t brace for the 2nd hit. That can’t happen, and hopefully he learns from that mistake.

It would be wrong not to recognize how well he played before that final play. Michael was the only thing working for Seattle’s offense for long stretches of the game.

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