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Seahawks at Cardinals: 5 takeaways from the terrible tie

By Keith Myers

Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) is tackled by the Arizona Cardinals defense in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) is tackled by the Arizona Cardinals defense in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll looks on during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll looks on during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Seattle’s special teams were special

Seattle’s offense couldn’t score, so the special teams stepped up to try and make up the difference. It started in the first quarter when Bobby Wagner leaped over the line to block a field goal and keep the game scoreless.

Then, in the fourth quarter, rookie Tanner McEvoy blocked a punt to set up the Seahawks in range so they could kick the game-tying field goal.

Oh, and that’s before we get to the overtime FG where Wagner cleared the line again and almost blocked the kick, forcing the Arizona kicker to miss.

Add in some really good punt coverage from guys like Neiko Thorpe, and you have an outstanding night for Seattle’s special teams unit.

Unfortunately, the thing that likely will be remembered most will be Stephen Hauschka’s missed FG at the end of overtime. It was a odd ending to a very odd game.

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