Seahawks at Patriots: 5 takeaways from Seattle unexpected win

Nov 13, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Germain Ifedi (76) reacts after defeating the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Seattle Seahawks defeated the Patriots 31-24. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Germain Ifedi (76) reacts after defeating the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Seattle Seahawks defeated the Patriots 31-24. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) fumbles the ball while being tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) and outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. The Seattle Seahawks won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) fumbles the ball while being tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) and outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. The Seattle Seahawks won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Welcome back Kam Chancellor

Seattle’s All-Pro strong safety  missed four games games with a groin injury. This was his first game back, and the rust was apparent early. Kam made two big mistakes on New England’s opening drive that lead to a New England touchdown.

After that, Kam settled in and made his presence felt in a big way for the Seahawks. He was a big part of stopping New England’s offense throughout he game.

Then, in the fourth quarter he really took over. Kam forced a fumble at midfield that Richard Sherman recovered and the Seahawks turned into a touchdown.

On New England’s next possession, that turned out to be their final possession, Chancellor was came up big again. He made the stop on the 1-foot line when Blount tried to jump over the line, and then was matched up one-on-one with Gronkowski on fourth and goal.

Kelcie McCray played extremely well during Chancellor’s absence, but tonight Kam showed why he’s the All-Pro.